Pronounced:
< more-dent >
< more-dent >
It means:
a sarcastic cruel and biting wit
a sarcastic cruel and biting wit
Daily use:
The bully once had a mordant sense of humor.
He was very nice now.
The bully once had a mordant sense of humor.
He was very nice now.
mordant
mord (reminds of) = mortified or shocked surprise
ant (reminds of) = a small bug or very little
Mortifying words will make someone feel very small
mord (reminds of) = mortified or shocked surprise
ant (reminds of) = a small bug or very little
Mortifying words will make someone feel very small
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