What is another word for caustically?
Pronunciation:
[ kˈɔːstɪkli], [ kˈɔːstɪkli], [ k_ˈɔː_s_t_ɪ_k_l_i]
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Synonyms for Caustically:
adv
• irritably (adverb) • Other relevant words: (adverb) • pungently (adverb)adv.
• all (adverb) • irritably (adverb)- spitefully,
- sourly,
- peevishly,
- bitchily,
- Bellicosely,
- bitterly,
- petulantly,
- Acidly,
- irritably,
- touchily,
- churlishly,
- crossly,
- huffily,
- cantankerously,
- pettily,
- surlily,
- crankily.
- intolerantly,
- keenly,
- stringently,
- correctly,
- austerely,
- basically,
- starkly,
- meticulously,
- oppressively,
- intensely,
- crisply,
- critically,
- precisely,
- briskly,
- icily,
- imperially,
- grimly,
- dourly,
- dryly,
- bluntly,
- brusquely,
- coolly,
- abruptly,
- bleakly,
- gruffly,
- severely,
- shortly,
- acutely,
- harshly,
- strictly,
- Leanly,
- Rawly,
- demandingly,
- matter-of-factly,
- rigorously,
- sternly,
- curtly,
- sparely,
- cuttingly,
- fundamentally,
- exactingly,
- frostily,
- ascetically.
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words:- precipitously,
- nonchalantly,
- grumpily,
- querulously,
- deeply,
- jeeringly,
- scarcely,
- badly,
- raspingly,
- sagaciously,
- scoffingly,
- flat out,
- grouchily,
- sharp,
- derisorily,
- in brief,
- frigidly,
- essentially,
- just,
- before long,
- right,
- dead,
- piercingly,
- seriously,
- sapiently,
- snidely,
- nervelessly,
- hard,
- barely,
- affectingly,
- brutally,
- soon,
- presently,
- aggressively,
- exactly,
- on the nose,
- pettishly,
- unsparingly,
- roundly,
- aright,
- savagely,
- on the dot,
- glumly,
- gibingly,
- laconically,
- short,
- touchingly,
- contagiously,
- shrewdly,
- gratingly,
- properly,
- bitter,
- sardonically,
- briefly,
- fractiously,
- profoundly,
- gravely,
- purely,
- despitefully,
- illiberally,
- suddenly,
- bluffly,
- concisely,
- superciliously,
- scarce,
- testily,
- derisively,
- astutely,
- in short,
- drily,
- sullenly,
- on the button.
How to use "Caustically" in context?
When used as an adjective, "caustically" means harshly, scathingly. Oftentimes, this word is paired with "ironically." As a result, it often connotes a sense of irony or sarcasm. So, when used in a sentence, "I sassed him back and he just caustically laughed" means that I made a sarcastic comment back to him, and he laughed in response.
There can be a bit of a contentious edge to this word's usage, as it is often used to describe people or situations that one finds irritating or uncomfortable.
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