Synonyms

scathingly

[skey-thing]

scath·ing

[skey-thing]
adjective
1.
bitterly severe, as a remark: a scathing review of the play.
2.
harmful, injurious, or searing.

Origin:
1785–95; scathe + -ing2

scath·ing·ly, adverb
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Scathingly is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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scathing (ˈskeɪðɪŋ)
 
adj
1.  harshly critical; scornful: a scathing remark
2.  damaging; painful
 
'scathingly
 
adv

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