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CUTTINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cuttingly mean?
• CUTTINGLY (adverb)
The adverb CUTTINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in an intentionally unkind way
Familiarity information: CUTTINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an intentionally unkind way
Context example:
a cutting remark
Pertainym:
cutting ((of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character)
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