biting
adjective8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
biting wind8.5
describes a wind that is penetratingly cold
biting cold8.2
describes an extreme and painful level of cold
an insect, such as a mosquito or fly, that bites humans or animals
describes sharp, critical, and hurtful remarks
biting chill7.0
refers to a deeply unpleasant coldness in the air
biting wit6.8
refers to a form of humor that is intelligent but also critical and sharp
describes satire that is particularly harsh and critical
biting tone6.2
refers to a way of speaking that sounds angry and critical