waspish

Example Sentences

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And this was one of the least waspish awards shows in memory, with few jokes at the expense of actors or shows, apart from one about “The Bear” being a comedy without jokes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

His style dovetailed superbly with the pugnacious Warner, all waspish cuts and wristy flicks, as Pakistan's attack struggled to find consistent lengths.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2023

Ms. Dominczyk can also be seen as a waspish mother-to-be in the much-lauded Netflix film “The Lost Daughter,” directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2022

She dissects many flavors of contemporary delusion and distraction with consummate precision and yet never comes across as waspish or savage.

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2021

Lazlo heard the queen ask, her voice waspish.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor