The meaning of BARBED is having barbs. How to use barbed in a sentence.

Define barbed. barbed synonyms, barbed pronunciation, barbed translation, English dictionary definition of barbed. adj. 1. Having barbs. 2. Cutting; stinging: barbed criticism; barbed …

having a sharp point which curves backwards unkind and criticizing: a barbed comment (Definition of barbed from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

BARBED definition: having barbs. See examples of barbed used in a sentence.

Something that's barbed is sharp or spiky. Barbed wire has very sharp points at intervals along its length, to keep animals or people in (or out of) a yard. Roses are famous for their sweet …

Definition of barbed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1 day ago · Adjective barbed (comparative more barbed, superlative most barbed) Having barbs.

Authors use barbed metaphors to describe characters with sharp tongues or harsh words, illustrating their personalities. The term can be found in literature to describe relationships that …

Barbed refers to something that is sharp or pointed, often in a way that is intended to inflict harm or damage. This term is commonly used to describe a form of security or protection, such as …

Barbed definition: Having barbs.