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mordace — meaning in English

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English meaning

mordant adj Sharply critical or biting in tone.
pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

Senses

mordace is used for these senses in English:

mordant Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
pungent (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

mordant — full definition

adj Sharply critical or biting in tone.
adj (chemistry) Used to fix a dye onto cloth or fibre.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

caustico mordente sarcastico mordenzare acre pungente salace sferzante tagliente