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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishmordantmor‧dant /ˈmɔːdənt $ ˈmɔːr-/ adjective → mordant wit/satire/humour
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mordant• But the play's compassion and mordant comedy make for compelling viewing.• She was totally guileless, honest, with a mordant sense of humour and sardonic wit.• He showed his willingness to trade his mordant wit for the required political cliches.
Origin mordant (1400-1500) French present participle of mordre “to bite”, from Latin mordere
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