stinging Antonyms

Meaning of stinging

Wordnet

stinging (n)

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung

Wordnet

stinging (s)

(of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

stinging Sentence Examples

  1. The stinging pain of the wasp's venom made my hand swell instantly.
  2. The stinging criticism left her feeling wounded and humiliated.
  3. The stinging sensation on her skin reminded her of the sunburn she had gotten earlier.
  4. The stinging wind from the ocean swept through her hair, sending shivers down her spine.
  5. The stinging gaze of the teacher made her feel uneasy about her tardiness.
  6. The stinging smell of vinegar permeated the air, making it difficult to breathe.
  7. The stinging words cut through his heart like a knife, leaving an emotional scar.
  8. The stinging sensation in his eyes from the smoke made him cough uncontrollably.
  9. The stinging reminder of his past mistakes haunted him, preventing him from moving forward.
  10. The stinging sensation of the insect bite subsided gradually after she applied an antiseptic.

FAQs About the word stinging

a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung, (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

sharp,biting, bitter,penetrating, cutting, shrewd, smarting, raw, brisk, keen

mild, mild, gentle, gentle, soothing,soothing, balmy,balmy

The stinging pain of the wasp's venom made my hand swell instantly.

The stinging criticism left her feeling wounded and humiliated.

The stinging sensation on her skin reminded her of the sunburn she had gotten earlier.

The stinging wind from the ocean swept through her hair, sending shivers down her spine.