corrosive

adjective

kə-ˈrō-siv How to pronounce corrosive (audio)
Definition of corrosivenext
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers

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Recent Examples of corrosive Star’s Tech Eco-St promises to de-ice much more effectively than traditional road salt with almost none of the corrosive effect on steel. — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Dutch Boy paints were named for a corrosive method of making white-lead paint. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 Many corrosive consequences would follow such a race to the bottom. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 This jagged microscopic debris, easily dispersed by meteorite impacts and rocket exhaust, is corrosive, abrasive and adhesive. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
  1. sarcastic
  2. satiric
  3. acidic
  4. acid
  5. barbed
  6. caustic
Adjective
  • Eidra pushes her tendency to get glib and sarcastic rather than risk being vulnerable and honest to its farthest limits.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The interest has been driven largely by the brand's casual, sarcastic tone and active participation in online trends.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sarcastic
Adjective
  • These include a cyberattack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in 2023 and one on a French video display company in 2024, during preparations for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
    — Desiree Adib, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The trailers suggest a story mixing romance, robberies, betrayals and the series’ familiar satirical take on American culture.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of satiric
Adjective
  • The balance of salty, sweet, spicy, and acidic is highly addictive.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This acidic hue works with popular purple as well as on its own.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • The balsamic vinegar is imported from Modena, Italy, with a unique low-acid, thick consistency and delicate flavor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Studies show that these same compounds may help control harmful bacteria and acid buildup in the mouth that can cause gum disease and tooth decay.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • The documentary is more workmanlike than inspired, although Osder and Youmans ensure that its title has a deeper, barbed meaning.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Palestinian activist Eid Hatlin said barbed wire in the yard was placed by settlers.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of barbed
Adjective
  • Junior’s estranged wife, the bitter and often hilariously caustic Morgan (Alana Arenas), wants nothing to do with any of them, while her mother-in-law Claudine (LaTanya Richardson Jackson), pilots the family through trying times.
    — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Primary voters chose Brandon Herrera, a gun enthusiast YouTuber with some 4 million subscribers and a history of caustic commentary, to run in his place.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of caustic

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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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