biting

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: bit-ing (2)

English Definition

Harsh, piercing, or bitterly cold.

Example Sentence

We faced a biting cold wind outside.

US IPA /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

piercing freezing stinging sharp bitter

mild warm balmy