bitingness

Definitions

The quality or state of being sharp, stinging, or caustic in manner or tone.

The capacity to cause a physical sensation of cold or sharpness.

Examples

The bitingness of the winter wind forced everyone to retreat indoors immediately.

Critics often commented on the bitingness of her satire, which spared neither friend nor foe.

Synonyms

acrimony sharpness causticity trenchancy pungency severity acerbity

Antonyms

mildness gentleness kindness softness amiability warmth tenderness