witheringly

ˈwɪðərɪŋli
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Translation of witheringly into German

Adverb

1.

severely critical

Rare
in a manner that severely criticizes or mocks
Rare
  • He spoke witheringly of their efforts, dismissing them as amateurish..Er sprach vernichtend über ihre Bemühungen und wies sie als amateurhaft zurück
2.

causing to shrivel

Rare
in a manner that causes something to shrivel or fade
Rare
verwelkend verdorrend
  • She looked at the wilted flowers witheringly, knowing they wouldn't last the night..Sie sah die verwelkten Blumen verwelkend an und wusste, dass sie die Nacht nicht überstehen würden
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Synonyms and analogies of witheringly in English

Examples of witheringly in a sentence

  • The critic wrote witheringly about the new play.
  • The sun beat down witheringly on the dry landscape.
  • He spoke witheringly about the failed project.

Translations of "witheringly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
abschätzigadv.

She looked at him witheringly when he suggested skipping the meeting.

Sie blickte ihn abschätzig an, als er vorschlug, das Meeting ausfallen zu lassen.

The kitten looked witheringly at the dog who had stolen its toy.

Das Kätzchen sah den Hund abschätzig an, der ihm das Spielzeug gestohlen hatte.

mit vernichtender Schärfe

The artist criticized the gallery witheringly for their lack of vision.

Der Künstler kritisierte die Galerie mit vernichtender Schärfe aufgrund ihres Mangels an Vision.

He responded witheringly, dismissing her concerns about the project.

Er reagierte mit vernichtender Schärfe und wies ihre Bedenken bezüglich des Projekts zurück.

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Other translations for witheringly:

  • vernichtendadv.
  • schneidend

witheringly: Examples and translations in context

She described the novel witheringly, highlighting its numerous plot holes.

Sie beschrieb den Roman mit vernichtender Schärfe und hob die zahlreichen Plotlöcher hervor.

The critics reviewed the movie witheringly, leaving little room for praise.

Die Kritiker rezensierten den Film mit vernichtender Schärfe und ließen kaum Raum für Lob.

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