Biting (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting aphorism"; "pungent satire".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The biting criticism from her boss left her feeling deflated and demotivated.
- The comedian's biting wit had the audience in stitches, but also made some people uncomfortable.
- The biting satire in the novel was a commentary on the social issues of the time.
- Her biting sarcasm was a defense mechanism that often pushed people away.
- The biting remark from her sister cut deep and left a lasting wound.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold; "bitter cold"; "a biting wind".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The biting wind cut through my thin jacket and made me shiver.
- The air was crisp and biting, with a hint of winter's chill.
- As I stepped outside, the biting cold hit me like a slap in the face.
- The biting gusts of wind made it difficult to walk upright.
- The biting frost had turned the grass into a brittle, crunchy carpet.