bitingly

Thân thiện

The wind was bitingly cold on the open hill.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that is extremely sharp, severe, or penetrating, often describing criticism or weather. It implies a harsh, cutting, or intensely unpleasant quality.

Usage

The adverb "bitingly" is used to modify adjectives (or other adverbs) to intensify their meaning, conveying a sense of sharp severity. It is most commonly paired with words describing cold temperatures or critical remarks.

Examples

• Describing Weather/Cold:
  • The wind blew bitingly cold across the plain.
  • It was a bitingly frigid morning.
• Describing Criticism/Speech:
  • She spoke bitingly about the government's new policy.
  • His review of the film was bitingly sarcastic.

Advanced Usage

• "bitingly ironic": Describing irony that is sharp and cutting.
  • Her tone was bitingly ironic, leaving no doubt about her disapproval.
• "bitingly honest": Describing honesty that is harsh and direct, potentially hurtful.
  • He is known for his bitingly honest feedback.

Variants and Related Words

• Biting (adjective): Having a sharply critical or harshly cold quality.
  • A biting remark.
  • Biting wind.
• Bitterly (adverb): While often used interchangeably with "bitingly" for cold ("bitterly cold"), "bitterly" more strongly conveys deep resentment or sorrow (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Acidly: With sharp sarcasm or criticism.
• Caustically: In a severely critical or sarcastic manner.
• Piercingly: In a sharply penetrating way (often for cold or sound).
• Severely: In an extremely harsh or strict manner.

Antonyms

• Gently: In a mild, soft, or kind manner.
• Mildly: In a gentle or not severe manner.
• Warmly: In a friendly or affectionate manner; or with comfortable heat.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. extremely and sharply
   • it was bitterly cold
   • bitter cold

Từ đồng nghĩa

• piercingly
• bitterly
• bitter