Mordancy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
mordancy
[ หmษหrdษnsi ]
humor, tone
Mordancy refers to the quality of being sharp, biting, or sarcastic in tone or humor. It is often used to describe remarks or writings that convey a sense of cleverness and wit but can be perceived as caustic or harsh.
Synonyms
acrimony, bitterness, sarcasm, scorn
Examples of usage
- The mordancy of her comments made the discussion more engaging.
- His mordancy was evident in his scathing reviews.
- The novel is known for its mordancy, making serious points with humor.
Translations
Translations of the word "mordancy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mordente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเคกเฅเคเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Mordanz
๐ฎ๐ฉ mordansi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพัะดะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ mordant
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใซใใณ
๐ซ๐ท mordant
๐ช๐ธ mordiente
๐น๐ท mordant
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ฅด๋จํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑุฏูุช
๐จ๐ฟ mordant
๐ธ๐ฐ mordant
๐จ๐ณ mordant
๐ธ๐ฎ mordant
๐ฎ๐ธ mordant
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพัะดะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mordant
๐ฒ๐ฝ mordiente
Etymology
The term 'mordancy' originates from the Latin word 'mordens,' which is the present participle of 'mordere,' meaning 'to bite.' This etymology reflects the sharp and biting nature of the humor or tone that the term describes. The use of 'mordancy' has evolved over time, particularly in literary contexts, to denote a witty but potentially harmful or caustic form of expression. It first appeared in English in the early 19th century, and its usage has remained relatively consistent since, often associated with literature, satire, and commentary that balances sharp critique with humor.