bitingly

In piercing fashion

Bitingly describes doing something with sharp, cutting force—usually verbal.

A bitingly sarcastic remark stings.

Bitingly cold weather cuts through clothing.

The word emphasizes harshness that penetrates: She spoke bitingly of her former employer.

sarcastic

sarcastically

With mocking insincerity

cuttingly · witheringly · mordantly · tartly · acerbically · sharply · sardonically · snidely · mockingly · derisively

cold

frigidly

In extremely cold manner

numbingly · icily · chillingly · raw · harsh · windchill · frostbite · exposure · bitter · bone-chilling

critical

harshly

In severe manner

ruthlessly · savagely · fiercely · relentlessly · unsparing · piercing · damning · excoriating · lacerating · punishing

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Opposites
manner of expression/criticism

bitinglygently

In a mild manner

kindly · sympathetically · tenderly · warmly · soothingly

emotional temperature/intensity

bitinglycalmly

In a tranquil manner

warmly · lovingly · mildly · affectionately · placidly

Phrases
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G