caustic
Advanced/ˈkɑː.stɪk/
- adjective
- Bitter, biting, acidic
caustic in a sentence
- “The politicians exchanged caustic insults for over an hour during the debate.”
- “The chemical was so caustic that it ate through the pipes.”
- “She wrote a caustic report about the decisions that led to the crisis.”
- “Her caustic wit and humor seem unmistakably New York. — Daniel Foster, National Review , 23 Jan. 2025.”
What does “caustic” mean?
caustic (adjective) means bitter, biting, acidic. It is pronounced /ˈkɑː.stɪk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "caustic" mean?
- caustic (adjective) means: Bitter, biting, acidic
- How do you pronounce "caustic"?
- "caustic" is pronounced /ˈkɑː.stɪk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "caustic" in a sentence?
- Here is "caustic" used in a sentence: The politicians exchanged caustic insults for over an hour during the debate.
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