(of arguments etc) showing hate, bitterness and disappointment

nasty in behavior, speech

(of) a substance that corrodes

consuming, wearing; bitter

of or at a crisis

fault-finding, detracting

strong, cold and painful

nasty, hateful

having a definite result

definite

easily heard, seen, understood; clearly marked

apparent, obvious

able to bring about the result intended

productive, persuasive

having, expressed with, emphasis; strong and firm

insistent, unequivocal

(of a person's mind, remark) clear, apt and effective

intelligent

of, using, expressing, irony

sarcastic

(especially of drugs or alcoholic drink) strong

effective, powerful, forceful

very sour; unpleasant and hurting people's feelings; a piece of pastry with fruit or jam on it; a girl or woman of immoral character

bitter, sour in taste or effect

effective

effective, significant

(of speech, style, speakers) brief and exact

brief, short

not complimentary

sarcastic