acid-tongued
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Ryland’s discovery couldn’t be further from the acid-tongued Xenomorphs of the “Alien” franchise.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Fellow Downton star Samantha Bond says fledgling performers in the series sometimes found it hard to distinguish between Dame Maggie and the acid-tongued dowager countess she portrayed.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024
The veteran actor won the Emmy for lead actress in a limited series for her performance as Liz Danvers, an acid-tongued police chief, in the fourth installment of HBO’s anthology series.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024
One of the candidates, Robin Ficker, garnered national attention years ago as an acid-tongued sports heckler at basketball games for Washington’s NBA team when it played in Landover, Maryland.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
Lady Tanda was bracketed by her daughters, placid dull Lollys and acid-tongued Falyse.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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