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caustic

The word “caustic” has 2 syllables: caus-tic

It's pronounced as /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

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In the thesaurus, “caustic” has 71 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for caustic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for caustic

Antonyms for caustic

Meanings of caustic

  • noun
    1. Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.
    2. The envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object.
    3. The envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve.
    4. Caustic soda.
  • adjective
    1. Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
    2. (of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

Example Sentences

  • His caustic remarks hurt her feelings.
  • The reviewer gave a caustic critique of the book.
  • She is known for her caustic sense of humor.
  • The manager responded in a caustic tone.
  • His caustic comments created tension in the meeting.

On this page you'll find 101 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to caustic, such as: abrasive, abrupt, acerb, acerbic, acid, acidic, acidulous.

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