❄️biting

adjective
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Meaning

harsh, sharp, or severely critical; capable of causing physical or emotional pain
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example Sentences

The critic’s biting remarks left the actor speechless.

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

Example Expressions

biting cold

Synonyms

harsh, sharp, severe, caustic, stinging, piercing
Entry 1
harsh, sharp, severe, caustic, stinging
Entry 2
piercing, sharp, harsh

Antonyms

gentle, mild, soothing, warm
Entry 1
gentle, mild, soothing
Entry 2
mild, gentle, warm

Collocations

biting cold, biting wind, biting satire, biting remark, biting criticism
Entry 1
biting cold, biting wind, biting satire, biting remark
Entry 2
biting cold, biting wind, biting criticism

Related Vocabularies

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helpful.
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Free from errors; correct and precise.

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