Definition & Meaning of "biting"in English

biting

intensely cold, often causing discomfort or pain

bitter

bleak

chilly

cutting

frigid

Examples

The wind was so biting that we had to retreat indoors to warm up.

harsh or severe in a way that can be emotionally painful or cutting

acerbic

acid

acrid

caustic

cutting

Examples

His biting comments about her work were hurtful and left her feeling disheartened.

Lexical Tree

bitingly

biting

bite

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