sharp-tongued

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Sharp-tongued

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Apt in using critical and harsh language.

Usage: To describe someone who has a tendency to speak in a sarcastic, caustic, or biting manner.

Example sentences:

Julia's sharp-tongued remarks often left her friends feeling hurt and offended.
His sharp-tongued response silenced the crowd.

Sense 2: Producing biting or incisive sound.

Usage: To describe a voice, tone, or sound that is piercing or cutting.

Example sentences:

The sharp-tongued whistle of the kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
The sharp-tongued scream of the brakes startled the pedestrians.

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