sharp and bitter in the way someone speaks
- Similar:
- bitter
- Opposite:
- gentle
Stretch level · Top grammar & independent schools
aphorism
noun
a short, clever saying that expresses a wise idea
Honesty is the best policy’ is an aphorism.
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More speaking & sounds words
even though; although
- Similar:
- though
a passing mention that hints at something else
- Similar:
- reference
to tell someone about something so that they know
- Similar:
- inform
- Opposite:
- conceal
the quality of being short, especially in speech or writing
- Similar:
- shortness
- Opposite:
- length
to play music or sing in the street for money
- Similar:
- perform
a harsh, loud mixture of clashing sounds
- Similar:
- din
- Opposite:
- harmony
to gently persuade someone using kind words or flattery
- Similar:
- coax
- Opposite:
- bully