English Explanatory Dictionary

smarting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Painful, sore.
  2. Experiencing emotional pain or embarrassment.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of smart
noun
  1. A sensation that smarts or stings.

Word forms

smarting more smarting most smarting smartings

Etymology

From Middle English smertyng, smertinge, from Old English smeortung, smertung (“smarting, itching”), equivalent to smart + -ing.

Synonyms

aching smartful achesome achy raw hurt hurty griefful pained painfilled painful smarting sore suffering tender tormented ashamed

Derived words

smartingly
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