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Definition of scathingly

scathingly

/ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ.li/
scath · ing · ly
Adjective:scathing
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• adverb

1

In a bitterly critical, harsh, or witheringly severe manner.

Example

"The investigative journalist wrote scathingly about the widespread corruption within the local administration."

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• Nearby Words

scary
scat
scathing
scathingly
scatter
scatterbrain
scatterbrained

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'scathing', which comes from the Middle English verb 'scathen' (to harm or injure), borrowed from Old Norse 'skatha'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scathingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scathingly
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