In particular he is known for criticising players, often in a caustic and strident style.

His insightful, wry and occasionally caustic style makes for enlightening and delightful reading.

Yet the easy, sometimes caustic, style of the narrative will ensure that most readers should enjoy reading The Conservatives.

But that inquisitive, impatient and sometimes caustic style was tempered by an abiding affection for the city's social and esthetic landmarks.

But despite its caustic style, the story, by its final chapters, reveals its sadder underpinnings.

Mr. Hume is known for a dry, caustic style; he didn't soften his demeanor to accommodate the vice president.

The players began with Frederic Rzewski's "Aerial Tarts" (1990), a work that owes a great deal to the caustic style of Frank Zappa.

Mr. Zaleski was widely criticized for his caustic style, which worsened his rancorous relationship with the City Council.

It is in the caustic style usually associated with Tom Lehrer and is sometimes incorrectly attributed to him.

He began with a few preliminary remarks, delivered in caustic style.