Caustic and Mild

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

Usage example: caustic movie reviews that serve mainly to show how clever the reviewer is

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Mild is an antonym for caustic in topics: sarcastic, burning.

Nearby Words: causticity, caustically

Mild adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

Usage example: a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition

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Caustic is an antonym for mild.

Nearby Words: mildness, mildly

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