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单词 barbed
释义

barbed

adjective

ˈbärbd How to pronounce barbed (audio)
1
: having barbs
2
: characterized by pointed and biting criticism or sarcasm
barbed witticisms

Synonyms

  • acerb
  • acerbic
  • acid
  • acidic
  • acidulous
  • acrid
  • biting
  • caustic
  • corrosive
  • cutting
  • mordant
  • pungent
  • sarcastic
  • sardonic
  • satiric
  • satirical
  • scalding
  • scathing
  • sharp
  • smart-aleck
  • smart-alecky
  • smart-mouthed
  • snarky
  • tart
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Example Sentences

The candidates exchanged barbed comments during the debate. barbed satire on American academia
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

barbed

adjective

as in satiric
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings barbed satire on American academia

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • satiric
  • sarcastic
  • satirical
  • biting
  • sardonic
  • caustic
  • acidic
  • acid
  • acerbic
  • mordant
  • acrid
  • scathing
  • sharp
  • cutting
  • pungent
  • snarky
  • corrosive
  • blunt
  • spiky
  • scalding
  • acidulous
  • tart
  • cynical
  • ironic
  • cross
  • trenchant
  • incisive
  • wry
  • harsh
  • smart-aleck
  • smart-mouthed
  • spikey
  • acerb
  • poignant
  • concise
  • smart-alecky
  • sour
  • curt
  • flippant
  • pithy
  • ironical
  • vitriolic
  • dry
  • brisk
  • gruff
  • severe
  • brusque
  • terse
  • facetious
  • sharp-tongued
  • abrupt
  • acrimonious
  • bitter
  • backhanded
  • succinct
  • stringent
  • tongue-in-cheek
  • snippy
  • keen
  • sourish
  • resentful
  • tartish
  • brusk
  • insincere
  • crisp
  • rough
  • snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • amusing
  • playful
  • waggish
  • gentle
  • mild
  • droll
  • merry
  • diplomatic
  • sportive
  • bland
  • polite
  • smooth
  • urbane
  • suave
  • cordial
  • good-natured
  • good-humored
  • hospitable
  • affable
  • gracious
  • genial
  • sociable
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