What is another word for witheringly?
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɪðəɹɪŋlɪ], [ wˈɪðəɹɪŋlɪ], [ w_ˈɪ_ð_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ_l_ɪ]
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Similar words for witheringly:
Synonyms for Witheringly:
adv.
• all (adverb) • painfully (adverb)- severely,
- smartingly,
- painfully,
- cruelly,
- miserably,
- Insufferably,
- bitingly,
- acutely,
- achingly,
- gruelingly,
- bitterly,
- oppressively,
- horrendously,
- gnawingly,
- hurtfully,
- tormentingly,
- odiously,
- sorely,
- aggravatingly,
- excruciatingly,
- uncomfortably,
- irritatingly,
- unbearably,
- tryingly,
- woefully,
- stingingly,
- distressingly,
- arduously,
- distressfully,
- troublesomely,
- agonizingly,
- annoyingly,
- piercingly,
- disagreeably,
- grievously,
- unpleasantly,
- torturously,
- offensively,
- irksomely.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- disparagingly,
- vanishingly,
- superciliously,
- searingly,
- disapprovingly,
- cavalierly,
- tyrannically,
- Inquisitorially,
- crushingly,
- cynically,
- devastatingly,
- scorchingly,
- despairingly,
- Grindingly,
- disdainfully,
- bumptiously,
- reproachfully,
- Contractedly,
- keenly,
- Languishingly,
- Fadingly,
- extortionately,
- ruinously,
- Fadedly,
- wearily.
How to use "Witheringly" in context?
The word "witheringly" can be defined as "with shocking effect;unnaturally debilitating or distressful," which is exactly how the word is used in this sentence. The author is talking about how the severe drought is taking a toll on their town, and how it is causing some of the businesses to close their doors. The author is also saying that the residents are struggling to keep their food and water supply on the table.
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