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Meaning of "caustically" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CAUSTICALLY

caustically  [ˈkɔːstɪk əlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAUSTICALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Caustically is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES CAUSTICALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of caustically in the English dictionary

The definition of caustically in the dictionary is sharply; cuttingly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAUSTICALLY


altruistically
ˌæltruːˈɪstɪk əlɪ
chauvinistically
ˌʃəʊvɪˈnɪstɪk əlɪ
chemotactically
ˌkɛməʊˈtæktɪk əlɪ
cinematically
ˌsɪnɪˈmætɪk əlɪ
cosmetically
kɒzˈmɛtɪk əlɪ
deistically
diːˈɪstɪk əlɪ
despotically
dɛsˈpɒtɪk əlɪ
diagrammatically
ˌdaɪəɡrəˈmætɪk əlɪ
domestically
dəˈmɛstɪk əlɪ
dramatically
drəˈmætɪk əlɪ
ecclesiastically
ɪˌkliːzɪˈæstɪk əlɪ
eclectically
ɪˈklɛktɪk əlɪ
elastically
ɪˈlæstɪk əlɪ
electromagnetically
ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk əlɪ
emblematically
ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk əlɪ
endophytically
ˌɛndəʊˈfɪtɪk əlɪ
enzymatically
ˌɛnzaɪˈmætɪk əlɪ
epigenetically
ˌɛpɪdʒɪˈnɛtɪk əlɪ
erratically
ɪˈrætɪk əlɪ
frantically
ˈfræntɪk əlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAUSTICALLY

causative
causatively
causativeness
cause
cause list
causeless
causelessly
causelessness
causer
causerie
causeway
causey
caustic
caustic curve
caustic potash
caustic soda
caustic surface
caustical
causticity
causticness

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAUSTICALLY

actually
alphabetically
automatically
basically
clinically
critically
drastically
economically
electronically
fantastically
historically
locally
periodically
physically
politically
practically
specifically
statistically
technically
tragically
typically

Synonyms and antonyms of caustically in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «caustically» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAUSTICALLY

Find out the translation of caustically to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of caustically from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «caustically» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

刻薄
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cáusticamente
570 millions of speakers

English

caustically
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्यंग्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اذع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

язвительно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cáustico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

caustically
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

caustique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Caustically
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

in bissigem Ton
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

痛烈に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

caustically
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Caustically
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

caustically
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சாடும் விதத்தில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काटेकोरपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

acı acı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

causticamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zgryźliwie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

уїдливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

caustic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καυστικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

caustically
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

caustically
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sarkas
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of caustically

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAUSTICALLY»

The term «caustically» is normally little used and occupies the 116.452 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAUSTICALLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «caustically» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «caustically» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about caustically

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAUSTICALLY»

Discover the use of caustically in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to caustically and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Counterrevolution of Slavery: Politics and Ideology in ...
caustically. that. they. would. soon. be. waging. "war. against. the simplest arithmetical proposition." W. C. Preston bemoaned that the plan to reopen the African traffic was a result of "that prurient temper of the times which manifests itself in ...
Manisha Sinha, 2000
2
Find a Good Man and Keep Him
Caustically. ringing. your. ego-bell. is. bad. Self-promotion is not a pleasing component of a dating profile. Self- promoting adjectives such as classy, exquisite, and so on are good but must be carefully inserted in a manner that does not 142 ...
Satch U. Ejike, 2008
3
Back to Basics: How to Create Good Jobs in the Pacific Northwest
Environmentalists caustically referred to the BLM as the “Bureau of Livestock and Mining” while the timber industry caustically referred to the BLM as the “Bureau of Lazy Men.” Times were tough for both agencies. Mental and physical ...
Martin Jack Desmond, 2004
4
The boys of Axleford
He evolved from the depths of his consciousness an imaginary rival paper, which " Publicola " caustically characterized as " your co-trumpery," because it was supposed to advocate the view of "Miles's Boy;" "Miles's Boy" still more caustically  ...
Charles Camden, 1869
5
Harry Love: And the Great Joaquin Bandit Chase
“Guess that answers my question,” Love said somberly, eyeing the marshal a bit caustically. “1...uh...never heared 'em, or seen 'em,” the 'smithie' muttered nervously. It was raining hard now and Harry looked up at the sky in disgust. “You got a ...
Paul Lippman, 2003
6
Faithful Generations: Effective Ministry Across Generational ...
caustically cynical judgments about everything others hold dear. The Spiritual Gifts of Generation X Before you write them off as hopeless, however, pause to consider the spiritual gifts that Xers bring—for they are many. Xers are excellent at ...
John R. Mabry, 2013
7
Between Two Worlds Teacher Edition
she asked in a rather petulant tone. b) Moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance c) Adjective 9. caustically a) “ Yeah, I can only imagine how torn up she is,” said Diane caustically. b) Severely  ...
Alan Hidalgo, 2013
8
Jennifer Government
A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, Jennifer Government is the best novel in the world ever. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Max Barry, 2004
9
Basque-English, English-Basque Dictionary
sorrel, mingarri adj. painful, offensive, biting. sharp. mingarriki adv caustically, bitingly. mingarriro adv caustically, bitingly. mingarritasun n bitingness. sharpness, sarcasm, mordacity. mingorad; sour, bitter, acid. tart, ad/ painful, sore, aching.
Gorka Aulestia, 1992
10
One Hundred Days: Napoleon's Road to Waterloo
If Napoleon weremounted on anass,and led by apeasant, he wouldbe accepted by everyone,”he nevertheless acknowledged caustically. 58 Precautionstherefore hadto betaken. But atthis stage Fouché still had theKing' sear, however ...
Alan Schom, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAUSTICALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term caustically is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'Should They Herd Buffaloes?': Caustic Lalu Yadav on Sons …
the former chief minister said caustically. Mr Yadav added that politicians' children do contest polls and he is no exception. The Rashtriya ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
2
I Complain about America Out of Love — and Fear for the Future
... it is fashionable to sneer at the exceptionalism to which I am so attached, and to suppose caustically that the principles on which it is based ... «National Review Online, Jul 15»
3
Our Founders, alien-obsessed: Adams and Franklin had a thing …
Thomas Paine later made the same point in print, rather more caustically: “The person who is irreverently called the Son of God, and sometimes ... «Salon, Jul 15»
4
UN Gujarat riot poser
... rapporteur that during terrorist acts, States should turn a blind eye to civilian casualties," Kumar said caustically on the criticism of the AFSPA. «Calcutta Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Coalition of one
But the DPP's Eurosceptic leader, Kristian Thulesen Dahl, warned her to keep a low profile and caustically remarked that she would enjoy a last ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
6
A movie with Elvis, golf with Jack Benny
In joking caustically about old age, he quipped: "I told her to act her age, so she died." But Carter did not spare himself as a target either. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
7
SS Records to Reissue A Frames' First 2 Albums
Their astringent, angular sound and caustically funny lyrics are as vital now as they were in the early-'00s. As I wrote about A Frames in a 2005 ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 15»
8
How dare they! Photo comparing gay marriage victory to Iwo Jima …
Some postings were caustically humorous — and all the more effective because of it. Gays think they won a fight against fellow Americans they ... «BizPac Review, Jul 15»
9
Coulter's ¡Adios America!: How Democrats Plan To Make the GOP …
Her evisceration of Marco Rubio's 2013 “reform” proposal is done in devastating detail, as she also caustically describes how Rubio quickly ... «Human Events, Jul 15»
10
No reason for IIMs to be alarmed
In his report, he remarks caustically, “IIM (Ahmedabad) continues to implicitly assume authority it arguably does not possess and explicitly ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Caustically [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/caustically>. May 2024 ».
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