cuttingly
- adverb
- /ˈkʌtɪŋli/
:
de manera hiriente
- Smellmy, are you crying because you are sad or because your undergarments are lodged so cuttingly deep in your rectum?
Examples
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She knew it most cuttingly when Osraed Bevol's eyes were on her, as they were now.
Fiction book (1992) -
But, of course, you at least will die an honest man," he adds cuttingly.
Fiction book (1995) -
Cuttingly sarcastic, yes, but never purposely mean.
Fiction book (1991) -
Cuttingly.
Academic text (1998) -
It's wrist-cuttingly scary.
Blog text (20) -
Actually, Kathryn wished her daughter would sleep for months in a peaceful coma and then awaken to a consciousness dulled by time, so that she would not be hit again and again with the pain that was always absurdly and cuttingly fresh.
Fiction book (1998) -
She made a cuttingly sarcastic remark that left everyone in the room silent.
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His cuttingly critical comments about her work really hurt her feelings.
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The teacher spoke cuttingly to the students who had disrupted the class.
Synonyms
142
6.1
In a cruel or very harsh way that causes harm
49
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
44
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
34
5.7
In a cruel and violent way
22
6.4
In a way that shows no pity
18
6.6
To act without pity and treat people very harshly
16
3.0
In a way that hurts people on purpose
7
7.7
In a way that shows no care for other people's feelings
4
4.4
To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others
2
7.0
To do something to hurt or upset someone on purpose
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
2
7.1
In a sharp, slightly angry way that can hurt people's feelings
1
6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
1
8.1
In a sharp, hurtful way when criticizing someone
1
7.4
In a very sharp and hurtful way, often about cold or criticism
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
1
4.1
In a way that makes someone feel sad or in pain
1
7.8
In a very strong and unpleasant way that is easy to notice
1
8.0
In a rough way that hurts or upsets someone
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
In a sharply critical way that hurts someone's feelings
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
In a harsh, angry way that shows someone is not happy
Speaking or acting in a harsh, biting way
In a mocking way that shows dislike and makes someone feel small
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
Antonyms
How Hurtful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word cuttingly comes from the simple verb cut, which means 'to cut', and the ending -ly turns it into an adverb. So to speak cuttingly is to use words that 'cut'—they feel sharp and hurtful.