Barbative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Barbative is an adjective meaning Harshly critical or blunt; sarcastic.
Meaning
Harshly critical or blunt; sarcastic.
Example Sentences
Most of the time he lay among the shadows, left the conversation to his elders. Except for those sudden, uncannily prescient, occasionally barbative, remarks. Uttered quietly but firmly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acid-tongued, scathing, caustic, sharp, acerbic, sardonic.
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