stinging Meaning & Definition
What Does Stinging Mean?
Stinging is an adjective that means Having the capacity to sting. It can also mean Precise and hurtful. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of sting. As a noun, it means The act by which someone receives a sting.
Quick Facts About Stinging
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | sting, prickling and painful |
| Antonyms | stingless |
| Plural | stingings |
| Comparative / superlative | more stinging, most stinging |
Stinging Definition (Adjective)
- Having the capacity to sting.
stinging nettles
- Precise and hurtful.
a stinging indictment of the American prison system
Stinging as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of sting
Stinging as a Noun
- The act by which someone receives a sting.
the stingings of scorpions
Verb
- To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.
- (of an insect) To bite.
- (sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.
- To cause harm or pain to.
I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!
Synonyms of Stinging
Stinging synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Stinging
Stinging in a Sentence
stinging nettles
a stinging indictment of the American prison system
the stingings of scorpions
stingings of remorse
Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.
My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.
I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!
Word Forms & Grammar
stinging (comparative more stinging, superlative most stinging)
stinging
stinging (plural stingings)
Words That Rhyme With Stinging
Origin of Stinging
From Middle English styngyng; equivalent to sting + -ing.
Stinging: Your Questions Answered
Is stinging an adjective or a verb?
Stinging is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for stinging?
Close synonyms of stinging are sting, prickling and painful. See the full list of stinging synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of stinging?
The opposite of stinging is stingless.
What is the plural of stinging?
The plural of stinging is stingings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of stinging?
The comparative form is more stinging and the superlative form is most stinging.