stinging
stinging · more stinging · most stinging
розумний, кмітливий, дотепний
умный, остроумный, находчивый
Having the capacity to stingHaving the capacity to sting.
/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesHaving the capacity to sting.
stinging nettles
(figuratively)Precise and hurtful.
a stinging indictment of the American prison system
(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
Origin
From Middle English styngyng; equivalent to sting + -ing.From Middle English styngyng; equivalent to sting + -ing.
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Forms
more stinging, most stinging| Comparative | more stinging Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most stinging Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form