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bitingly

bit·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahy-ting]
    • /ˈbaɪ tɪŋ/
    • /ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-ting]
    • /ˈbaɪ tɪŋ/

Definitions of bitingly word

  • adjective bitingly nipping; smarting; keen: biting cold; a biting sensation on the tongue. 1
  • adjective bitingly cutting; sarcastic: a biting remark. 1
  • adverb bitingly In a biting manner. 0

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Origin of bitingly

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, biting is from the Middle English word bitynge. See bite, -ing2

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Parts of speech for Bitingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bitingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for bitingly

adv bitingly

  • acerbically — in an acerbic manner
  • acrimoniously — caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
  • caustically — capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
  • maliciously — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
  • sneeringly — to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.

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