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Meaning of stinging
Causing a sharp, painful sensation, either physically or emotionally.
Etymology of stinging
The word "stinging" is derived from the Old English word "stingan", which means "to pierce" or "to wound", and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "stingiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "steig-"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical sensations, such as the pain caused by an insect's sting, as well as emotional sensations, such as the hurt caused by harsh words
Synonyms
biting
sharp
piercing
cutting
harsh
caustic
acidic
scathing
searing
burning
smarting
painful
tender
sore
irritating
vexing
annoying
frustrating
infuriating
exasperating
maddening
galling
gnawing
nagging
troubling
disturbing
discomforting
unpleasant
hurtful
offensive
wounding
Definitions
- Causing a sharp, painful sensation, typically as a result of injury or contact with a substance such as an insect's venom or a chemical irritant
- Having a sharply critical or mocking quality, intended to wound or offend someone's feelings
Usage Examples
- The bee's stinging sensation was intense and lasted for hours
- Her stinging criticism of the movie left the director feeling defensive
- The stinging wind made it difficult to walk outside without covering my face
Antonyms
soothing
calming
gentle
mild
pleasant
comforting
reassuring
flattering
complimentary
praising
pleasing
agreeable
delightful
charming
attractive
appealing
endearing
sweet
kind
considerate
thoughtful
diplomatic