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adjective
- 1. (of a person) given to using cutting, harsh, or critical language: "a sharp-tongued critic"
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SHARP-TONGUED definition: 1. often criticizing people and speaking in a severe way: 2. often criticizing people and speaking…. Learn more.
- English (US)
adjective. us / ˌʃɑːrpˈtʌŋd / uk / ˌʃɑːpˈtʌŋd / Add to word...
- Sharpened
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SHARP-EYED definition: 1. very good at noticing things: 2....
- Have a Sharp Tongue
HAVE A SHARP TONGUE definition: 1. to be someone who often...
- English (US)
May 22, 2024 · Learn the meaning of sharp-tongued, an adjective that describes someone who speaks harshly or bitterly. See examples of sharp-tongued in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.
adjective. us / ˌʃɑːrpˈtʌŋd / uk / ˌʃɑːpˈtʌŋd / Add to word list. often criticizing people and speaking in a severe way: He was always fair and just, never sarcastic or sharp-tongued. She could be sharp-tongued or sweet-talking, depending on her mood. Compare. have a sharp tongue. Fewer examples. Livingstone is sharp-tongued, witty and ruthless.
If you describe someone as sharp-tongued, you are being critical of them for speaking in a way which is unkind though often clever.
Sharp-tongued definition: characterized by or given to harshness, bitterness, or sarcasm in speech.. See examples of SHARP-TONGUED used in a sentence.
Define sharp-tongued. sharp-tongued synonyms, sharp-tongued pronunciation, sharp-tongued translation, English dictionary definition of sharp-tongued. adj. Harsh, critical, or sarcastic in speech. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Synonyms for SHARP-TONGUED: acerbic, sardonic, sarcastic, caustic, satirical, spiky, sour, satiric; Antonyms of SHARP-TONGUED: amusing, playful, merry, mild, gentle, waggish, bland, droll.
