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Biting

adjective
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
harsh, sharp, or severely critical; capable of causing physical or emotional pain

Example Sentences

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

The critic’s biting remarks left the actor speechless.

Example Expressions

biting cold

Synonyms

piercing, sharp, harsh, severe, caustic, stinging
Entry 1
piercing, sharp, harsh
Entry 2
harsh, sharp, severe, caustic, stinging

Antonyms

mild, gentle, warm, soothing
Entry 1
mild, gentle, warm
Entry 2
gentle, mild, soothing

Collocations

biting cold, biting wind, biting criticism, biting satire, biting remark
Entry 1
biting cold, biting wind, biting criticism
Entry 2
biting cold, biting wind, biting satire, biting remark

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done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
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