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

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)

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

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

BARBED meaning: 1 : having a sharp point that sticks out and backward from a larger point having a barb; 2 : expressing criticism in an unkind and often clever way

Sep 28, 2025 · barbed (comparative more barbed, superlative most barbed) Having barbs. quotations

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 …

A barbed remark or joke seems polite or humorous, but contains a cleverly hidden criticism..... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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

Synonyms for BARBED: satiric, sarcastic, acidic, acid, biting, caustic, sardonic, acerbic; Antonyms of BARBED: amusing, playful, mild, gentle, merry, droll, bland, waggish