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wincingly

/ˈwɪn.sɪŋ.li/
win · cing · ly
Adjective:wincing
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wincingly Lexical Profile

wincingly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

To a degree or in a way that causes an observer to wince or cringe.

Example

"The critic described the play's dialogue as wincingly awkward and overly sentimental."

2

In a manner marked by a wince or flinch, as from physical pain, distress, or embarrassment.

Example

"He stepped wincingly across the hot gravel toward the shaded porch."

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• Rhymes for wincingly

• Nearby Words

wince
winch
winchester
wincingly
wind
wind chime
wind chimes

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