caustically

Meanings

• adverb

  Speaking or writing in a harsh, bitter, or sarcastic way.

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Variants

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caustic , caustically , causticities , causticity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'causticum', meaning 'burning or corrosive'. The term 'caustically' comes from the adjective 'caustic', which refers to something that burns or corrodes.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'caustic' comes from the Latin word 'causticum', which means 'burning or corrosive'.

2. In chemistry, 'caustic' refers to a substance that can burn or corrode other substances. Common caustic substances include lye (sodium hydroxide) and bleach (sodium hypochlorite).

3. The term 'caustic' is sometimes used in a positive way to describe something that is particularly effective or efficient. For example, 'caustic criticism' can be a powerful tool for improving performance or identifying areas for improvement.

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1. Sarcasm: A form of irony that involves saying something that is opposite to what is meant, often in a humorous or biting way. 'Caustically' can be used to describe sarcasm that is particularly harsh or biting.

2. Irony: A literary device where the meaning of a word or phrase is opposite to its literal meaning. 'Caustically' can be used to describe irony that is particularly biting or sarcastic.

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Quotes

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1. It was Schuyler's gift for satire and his "caustic" wit that distinguished his writings and led to his nickname, the Black Mencken.

   - Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},20 Sept. 1992

2. Albert quailed before those "caustic" pronouncements, he shuddered and blanched and felt his stomach drop like a croquette into a vat of hot grease.

   - T. Coraghessan Boyle,{it}Harper's{/it},October 1987

3. His [Roosevelt's] "caustic" cousin, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, called him a sissy and a mama's boy.

   - Garry Wills,{it}Atlantic{/it},April 1994

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Culture

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In literature, 'caustically' is often used to describe the tone or style of a character or passage. For example, in Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court', Hank Morgan's sarcastic and biting commentary is a defining characteristic of his personality. In music, the term 'caustic' is sometimes used to describe harsh or abrasive electronic music genres, such as industrial or power electronics.

How to Memorize "caustically"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making a harsh, sarcastic comment. Visualize their facial expressions and tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caustically' with the idea of a harsh or bitter comment. Think of a time when you or someone else made a sarcastic remark.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-A-U-S-T-I-C-A-L to remember the meaning of 'caustically': 'C' for corrosive, 'A' for acerbic, 'U' for unforgiving, 'S' for scathing, 'T' for trenchant, 'I' for incisive, 'C' for cutting, and 'A' for acerbic.

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