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scathingly

/ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈskeɪ.ðɪŋ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'в резко критической или суровой манере'. Описывает способ, которым кто-то говорит или пишет, выражая сильное неодобрение или презрение, часто с использованием язвительного или саркастического языка.

An adverb meaning 'in a severely critical or harsh manner.' It describes the way someone speaks or writes when expressing strong disapproval or contempt, often with biting or sarcastic language.

  1. In a severely critical mannerC1formal

    In a way that expresses harsh criticism or disapproval.

    ruРезко критично

    • The critic scathingly reviewed the new film.
    • She scathingly dismissed his proposal as unrealistic.
    • He scathingly commented on the poor quality of the work.

    Synonymsbitinglycausticallycuttinglyharshlysharplytrenchantlyvitriolically

    Antonymsadmiringlyapprovingly

Forms
  • more scathingly comparative form
  • most scathingly superlative form
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