English Explanatory Dictionary

stinging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the capacity to sting.
  2. Precise and hurtful.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of sting
noun
  1. The act by which someone receives a sting.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-stinging.wav

Word forms

stinging more stinging most stinging stingings

Etymology

From Middle English styngyng; equivalent to sting + -ing.

Synonyms

smart

Derived words

stinging catfish stingingly stingingness
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