Scathing and Wry

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Scathing

Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: a scathing rebuttal of the latest theory concerning the assassination
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Wry and scathing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wry" instead an adjective "Scathing".
Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly

Wry

Wry adjective - Humorously sarcastic or mocking.
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Scathing and wry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Wry".
Nearby Word: wryly

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  • Music / Leonard Cohen Cohen was reportedly greatly amused by the non-ironic use of "Democracy" (a scathing, wry little statement about American society) as a patriotic ballad.
    Source: Music / Leonard Cohen
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