sharp-tongued
Example Sentences
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Tenacity, for her part, is a sharp-tongued Watson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
As Nancy’s torn between being the picture-perfect housewife and the rebellious free thinker, Kidman recalls the sharp-tongued Joanna Eberhart from “The Stepford Wives,” who fought against her community’s robotic femininity until it consumed her.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2025
But he has lost none of the sharp-tongued vitriol of his punk origins.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025
Tanya Alexander as Dorine, the sharp-tongued maid who works to thwart Tartuffe’s takeover, is pivotal to the farce’s smooth running.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
Fred particularly liked Ethel, a sharp-tongued shih tzu.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
