Caustic and Flinty

Caustic

Caustic adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Flinty and caustic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flinty" instead an adjective "Caustic".

Nearby Words: causticity, caustically

Flinty

Flinty adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Caustic and flinty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caustic" instead an adjective "Flinty".

Nearby Word: flint
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