Significado
caustic, biting
- Sarcastic, biting, or cutting in tone or humour.
- Capable of burning or corroding organic tissue by chemical action.
En una frase
Il critico ha fatto commenti caustici sul nuovo spettacolo teatrale.
The critic made biting comments about the new theatre show.
La sua caustica ironia metteva spesso a disagio gli interlocutori.
His caustic wit often made his conversation partners uncomfortable.
Non essere così caustico, stava solo cercando di dare una mano.
Don't be so caustic, she was just trying to help.
Formas de la palabra (4)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| caustico | masculine · singular |
| caustica | feminine · singular |
| caustici | masculine · plural |
| caustiche | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Masculine plural is 'caustici' (changes from -co to -ci).
- Commonly applied to irony, remarks, critics, or humour.