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bitingly

How to use bitingly in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for bitingly.

Editorial note

In fact, isn’t that all satire — bitingly critical mockery?

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Quick take

extremely and sharply; "it was bitterly cold"; "bitter cold"

Meaning at a glance

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adverb

extremely and sharply; "it was bitterly cold"; "bitter cold"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for bitingly.

Example sentences

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In fact, isn’t that all satire — bitingly critical mockery?

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The most bitingly ironic comes when a person in a group of nerds gets an invitation to a party.

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It was a very dubious-looking, nay, a very dark and dismal night, bitingly cold and cheerless.

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Old and modern; the British author David Mitchell has written some fist-bitingly good modern literature.

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"Edit to add: Private Eye is a fortnightly news magazine, bitingly satirical in parts, and renowned for its dogged campaigning.

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When I was slipping into the beginning of my own bipolar-type schizoaffective disorder, i was quite bitingly sarcastic.

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Moral of the story: Coding is hard, and just because it comes easily to someone at first doesn't mean that there aren't going to be those days when it's frustratingly, nail bitingly difficult.

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I'd like to write a bitingly sarcastic sci-fi satire, where the ruins of humanity are discovered by aliens some thousands of years into the future, and the reason they figure for our demise is "trying to keep up with the narrative".

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The major problem is that there are no outward physical signs of outstanding competence in your niche of economic s\nspecializationExpensive tailored suit, fist-bitingly expensive wristwatch, huge house in an expensive area, very new luxury car... I could go on and on.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use bitingly in a sentence?

In fact, isn’t that all satire — bitingly critical mockery?

What does bitingly mean?

extremely and sharply; "it was bitterly cold"; "bitter cold"

What part of speech is bitingly?

bitingly is commonly used as adverb.