adverb
- in a way that is sharp, severe, or hurtful in speech or manner
Usage: often describes critical or sarcastic remarks
Examples
- She replied cuttingly to his rude comment.
- He spoke cuttingly about his rival's performance.
- The critic wrote cuttingly about the film's poor dialogue.
- She made a cuttingly sarcastic remark that silenced the room.
- He delivered the insult cuttingly, with a cold smile.
- The review was cuttingly honest about the restaurant's shortcomings.