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- [with -er]
- /ˈwɪð ər/
- /ˈwɪ.ðə.rɪŋ.li/
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- [with -er]
- /ˈwɪð ər/
Definitions of witheringly word
- verb without object witheringly to shrivel; fade; decay: The grapes had withered on the vine. 1
- verb without object witheringly to lose the freshness of youth, as from age (often followed by away). 1
- verb with object witheringly to make flaccid, shrunken, or dry, as from loss of moisture; cause to lose freshness, bloom, vigor, etc.: The drought withered the buds. 1
- verb with object witheringly to affect harmfully: Reputations were withered by the scandal. 1
- verb with object witheringly to abash, as by a scathing glance: a look that withered him. 1
- noun witheringly In a withering manner. 1
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Origin of witheringly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English, perhaps variant of weather (v.)
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Parts of speech for Witheringly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
witheringly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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.
witheringly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for witheringly
adverb witheringly
- contemptuously — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- scornfully — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- dismissively — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- sarcastically — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
Antonyms for witheringly
adverb witheringly
- encouragingly — In an encouraging manner.
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