Withering Meaning
Withering meanly scornful: expressing scorn or contempt with the intention of causing somebody to feel embarrassed or foolish."When he assumed this attitude in the courtroom, ears were always pricked up, as it usually foretold a flood of withering sarcasm." (Willa Cather The Troll Garden 1905)
Definition
Withering meanly scornful: expressing scorn or contempt with the intention of causing somebody to feel embarrassed or foolish."When he assumed this attitude in the courtroom, ears were always pricked up, as it usually foretold a flood of withering sarcasm." (Willa Cather The Troll Garden 1905)
Simple meaning: Withering meanly scornful: expressing scorn or contempt with the intention of causing somebody to feel embarrassed or foolish."When he assumed this attitude in the courtroom, ears were always pricked up, as it usually foretold a flood of withering sarcasm." (Willa Cather The Troll Garden 1905)
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