Tongue-in-cheek
Tongue-in-cheek adjective - Cleverly amusing in tone.
Uncomplimentary and tongue-in-cheek are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncomplimentary" instead an adjective phrase "Tongue-in-cheek".
Uncomplimentary
Uncomplimentary adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Tongue-in-cheek and uncomplimentary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tongue-in-cheek" instead an adjective "Uncomplimentary".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rude and tongue-in-cheek
- rude and uncomplimentary
- contemptuous and tongue-in-cheek
- contemptuous and uncomplimentary
- derisive and tongue-in-cheek
- derisive and uncomplimentary
- irreverent and tongue-in-cheek
- irreverent and uncomplimentary
- sharp and tongue-in-cheek
- sharp and uncomplimentary
- scathing and tongue-in-cheek
- scathing and uncomplimentary
- sardonic and tongue-in-cheek
- sardonic and uncomplimentary
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