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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scathing

/skæθɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does scathing mean?

adjective

Severely critical or condemnatory, often in a witty or sarcastic way. Extremely severe or harsh.

Example

"The scathing review of the movie left a lasting impression on the director."

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