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Sharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.

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caustic

The review's caustic tone prompted a lively debate.
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In a second discussion, the presenter made a caustic remark about the committee's planning skills, turning a legitimate concern into a cutting personal jab.
From Listening Beneath the Criticism.
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