She knew he was right, but his words still stung. He was stung by her criticisms. She managed to give a stinging reply (= an angry answer intended to upset), before slamming down the phone.

Zoology to prick or wound (a person or animal) with a sharp-pointed part of the body that often contains poison or venom: [~ + object] the bee stung her on the foot. [no object] dogs bite and bees sting. If a part of your body stings, or if a substance stings it, you feel a sharp pain there. His cheeks were stinging from the icy wind. The meaning of sting is to prick painfully. How to use sting in a sentence.

His cheeks were stinging from the icy wind. The meaning of sting is to prick painfully. How to use sting in a sentence. Definitions of stinging adjective (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character Ò€œa stinging commentÒ€ synonyms: Cutting, edged unkind lacking kindness It refers to the quality or characteristic of a physical or emotional experience that leaves a lingering discomfort or distress. A stinging sensation is typically associated with a sudden and piercing pain, Ò€¦

It refers to the quality or characteristic of a physical or emotional experience that leaves a lingering discomfort or distress. A stinging sensation is typically associated with a sudden and piercing pain, Ò€¦