Biting

/bˈa‍ɪtɪŋ/

/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "biting"

biting

ADJECTIVE

intensely cold, often causing discomfort or pain

bitter

bleak

chilly

cutting

frigid

Example

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

She pulled her coat tighter against the biting cold as she waited for the bus.

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

acerbic

acid

acrid

caustic

cutting

Example

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

The biting criticism in the review was difficult to ignore, even if it was meant to be constructive.

word family

bite

Verb

biting

Adjective

bitingly

Adverb

bitingly

Adverb

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Nearby Words

bite-sized

bite tongue

bite the hand that feed

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