Sekirov Dictionary

smarting

/ˈsmɑɹtɪŋ/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
Painful, sore.
- My arm is still smarting from where the ball hit it.
(figurative) Experiencing emotional pain or embarrassment.

noun1

•
A sensation that smarts or stings.
- Strong they are; for they trample upon our light, the penalties of laws divine and human; yea, and the smartings of our own conscience. — 1714

forms

smartings · more smarting · most smarting

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