waspish

Example Sentences

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The pair reunited a half-century later as the waspish elderly couple in the British sitcom “Vicious.”

From New York Times

Once again, waspish commentators noted, an American woman has caused a ruction in the royal family.

From Seattle Times

Carlos Bolsonaro responded to the criticism in waspish fashion, blaming the outcry on journalists he branded “scoundrels”, “scum”, “filth” and “trash”.

From The Guardian

Sensing the drift in play, Northern Ireland’s waspish work rate – with Saville and Corry Evans in particular – increased to impeccable levels.

From The Guardian

As a mistress of Louis XIV waspishly remarked, one can be a powerful king with a very small sceptre.

From The Guardian