geharnischt
Translation
scathing, strongly-worded, indignant, sharp
Examples
Er schrieb einen geharnischten Brief an die Zeitung.
He wrote a scathing letter to the newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
a scathing ((...)) ein geharnischt((er)) Brief
Similar Words
Synonyms: wütend, empört, scharf; Antonyms: sanft, freundlich
Etymology
Derived from 'der Harnisch', meaning 'armor' or 'harness'. The idea is of someone 'in armor', ready for a fight, hence indignant or sharp-tongued.
Memory Tips
Picture a knight in full armor ('Harnisch') writing a very angry, 'scathing' letter. That's a 'geharnischter' letter.