Oct 14, 2014 · 'Remarks', the plural form, allows for both singular and multiple remarks to be entered. Here, though covertly, 'remark/s' is the count usage, as you could have 'Remarks [up to three]', or 'up …

May 6, 2014 · I would use Remarks if the material was of interest to the document reader. I would use Notes if the material was a reminder to the author that re-work might be required.

Jan 15, 2016 · The words are not synonyms, however in common usage, people don't know the difference and so use them as they see fit, thinking they are synonymous. Strictly speaking, a …

Parenthetical comments and footnotes are signs of a lazy writer. You should avoid such devices both saying and not saying. Instead, make your choice to say it or not say it. Parenthetical comments are …

Jul 9, 2019 · 0 snide, adj. sneering or critical in a sly, not open manner. (Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary), "not open" being the key word. "snide" can also be attributed to people: snide, adj. - …

Jun 14, 2023 · Is it not strange that 'blunt' and 'sharp', which are, when qualifying nouns referring to cutting blades, antonyms, are not far off from being synonymous when they qualify nouns referring to …

Dec 10, 2022 · As the title suggests, does a statement have to mock someone or convey contempt in order to be considered sarcastic? I thought the main criteria was that the statement should mean the …

Jun 11, 2020 · I have two related questions. Do each of these 4 words have negative connotation regarding intent? (E.g., rudeness, malice, inappropriateness, etc.) If so, is there a gradation (or …

Apr 28, 2015 · What do you call the gesture when someone makes a sarcastic or parenthetical side-comment? It's usually something related to the original comment that's said quietly to someone else, …

Jul 31, 2023 · He denies making off-colour remarks about women. You could even say simply: That joke was slightly off. From Collins dictionary GRADED ADJECTIVE [v-link adv ADJ]. If you say that …