withering /ˈwɪðəɹɪŋ/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Diminishing rapidly.The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle. •Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.He made withering remarks about his adversary. •Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.The D-Day troops came under withering fire. noun1 •The process by which something withers.Spiritual witherings and decayings are opposite to the word of God. — 1839 formswitherings · more withering · most withering