Bitingly

/ˈbaɪ.tɪŋ.li/ adverb

In a sharp, cutting, or sarcastic manner; with a tone or quality that stings or hurts emotionally or physically.

From 'biting' (present participle of 'bite', Old English 'bitan') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The figurative sense of 'biting' meaning sharp or cutting evolved from the physical sensation of teeth breaking skin.

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