Sharp-worded (Adjective)
Meaning
Harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's sharp-worded response to the journalist's question sparked a heated debate.
- Her sharp-worded letter to the editor was published on the front page of the newspaper.
- The two colleagues had a sharp-worded exchange in the meeting, which left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
- The teacher's sharp-worded reprimand left the student feeling embarrassed and ashamed.
- The sharp-worded review of the restaurant was scathing, criticizing everything from the service to the food.