Withering Definition

wĭthər-ĭng
adjective
Tending to overwhelm or destroy; devastating.
Withering sarcasm.
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Diminishing rapidly.

The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.
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Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.

Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.
He made withering remarks about his adversary.
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Present participle of wither.

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Withering Sentence Examples

  • Rhyn gave Katie a long, withering look that she bore with crossed arms.

  • Alex glanced up from the paperwork, giving Rob a withering look.

  • She crossed her arms and sat on the arm of the couch, pinning him with a withering look.

  • Boris was right to go and expose himself to their withering scorn.

  • I did not answer very quickly, so some colleagues gave me withering glances.

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