Synonyms of barbed

barbed

adjective

as in satiric

marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings

barbed satire on American academia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satiric
• sarcastic
• satirical
• biting
• sardonic
• caustic
• acidic
• acid
• acerbic
• mordant
• acrid
• scathing
• sharp
• cutting
• pungent
• snarky
• corrosive
• blunt
• spiky
• scalding
• acidulous
• tart
• cynical
• ironic
• cross
• trenchant
• incisive
• wry
• harsh
• smart-aleck
• smart-mouthed
• spikey
• acerb
• poignant
• concise
• smart-alecky
• sour
• curt
• flippant
• pithy
• ironical
• vitriolic
• dry
• brisk
• gruff
• severe
• brusque
• terse
• facetious
• sharp-tongued
• abrupt
• acrimonious
• bitter
• backhanded
• succinct
• stringent
• tongue-in-cheek
• snippy
• keen
• sourish
• resentful
• tartish
• brusk
• insincere
• crisp
• rough
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• amusing
• playful
• waggish
• gentle
• mild
• droll
• merry
• diplomatic
• sportive
• bland
• polite
• smooth
• urbane
• suave
• cordial
• good-natured
• good-humored
• hospitable
• affable
• gracious
• genial
• sociable

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• amusing
• playful
• waggish
• gentle
• mild
• droll
• merry
• diplomatic
• sportive
• bland
• polite
• smooth
• urbane
• suave
• cordial
• good-natured
• good-humored
• hospitable
• affable
• gracious
• genial
• sociable

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