Caustically

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a caustic manner.

    "As conformist and inarticulate as the other man vying for Lelaina's affections — her roommate Troy (Ethan Hawke), who slackerishly fronts a grunge band — is caustically rebellious, Michael can at least help her career."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a caustic vitriolic manner wordnet

Example

More examples

"As conformist and inarticulate as the other man vying for Lelaina's affections — her roommate Troy (Ethan Hawke), who slackerishly fronts a grunge band — is caustically rebellious, Michael can at least help her career."

Etymology

From caustic + -ally.

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