All 3 Uses of
caustic
in
War and Peace
- "I am very amiable and have a caustic wit," continued Prince Andrew, "and at Anna Pavlovna's they listen to me."
Chpt 1 *caustic = sarcastic
- Seeing him, Kutuzov's malevolent and caustic expression softened, as if admitting that what was being done was not his adjutant's fault, and still not answering the Austrian adjutant, he addressed Bolkonski.
Chpt 3caustic = harsh
- The latter in Pierre's presence had ceased to be caustic, and his face expressed perplexity as to what Julie's smile might mean.
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(caustic as in: a caustic person) sarcastic, critical, or harsh