mordant (adjective) – cruel and criticising in a humorous way

(Pronounced maw-duhnt)

To remember the definition of the word mordant (adjective), use the following mnemonic:

I can understand why more comedians didn't (mordant) say cruel and criticising things about her in a humorous way.

Examples of mordant (adjective) in a sentence

His mordant review left the director in tears. 

She was warned my HR about her mordant comments. 

They were furious at the politicians mordant jokes about the recent tragedy.