CEFR B2

caustic

adjective

Meaning

Able to burn or corrode (a substance or chemical reaction) or sharp and biting (a remark or person).

Examples

The strong acid had a caustic effect on the metal.
Her caustic comments about his appearance made him blush.

Synonyms: sharp, biting, scathing, acerbic

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caustic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːstɪk/

Definition

Able to burn or corrode (a substance or chemical reaction) or sharp and biting (a remark or person).

Examples

The strong acid had a caustic effect on the metal.
Her caustic comments about his appearance made him blush.
He was known for his caustic sense of humor, which often cut deep.

How to Use caustic

caustic to (prepositional phrase): Having a corrosive effect on something. — "The chemical was highly caustic to organic tissue."
caustic criticism (collocation): Harsh and damaging criticism. — "The film received caustic criticism from reviewers."

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Antonyms of caustic

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