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smarting

/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/

/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/

Translations

smartingnoun

/ˈsmɑː.tɪŋ/

/ˈsmɑr.tɪŋ/

Uncountable noun meaning a sharp, stinging sensation or emotional hurt.

picotementSensations physiques de brûlure ou de picotement.

The smarting in his eyes subsided after a few minutes.

Le picotement dans ses yeux a diminué après quelques minutes.

Additional translations

amertumeAu sens figuré, pour une blessure morale ou un ressentiment.

smartinggerund / present participle

/ˈsmɑːtɪŋ/

/ˈsmɑrtɪŋ/

Smarting is chiefly used as the present-participle adjective of the verb "smart," describing physical or emotional pain.

picotantSe dit d’une douleur vive et irritante.

After the fall, she was left with a smarting sensation in her knee.

Après sa chute, elle a gardé une sensation picotante au genou.

Additional translations

meurtriAu sens figuré, pour une personne blessée dans son orgueil ou vexée.

Synonyms

smartverb

smarting

Gerund

smarted

Past Simple

smarted

Past Participle

smarting

Gerund

/smɑːt/

/smɑrt/

piquerSe dit d’une douleur vive, cuisante ou irritante.

Her eyes smarted from the smoke.

Ses yeux piquaient à cause de la fumée.

Additional translations

blesserAu sens figuré : être atteint moralement, se sentir vexé ou meurtri.

Synonyms

Definitions

smartingnoun

A sharp, stinging sensation of physical pain, or the feeling of wounded pride.

The smarting in his eyes subsided after a few minutes.

smartinggerund / present participle

Experiencing a sharp, stinging pain.

After the fall, she was left with a smarting sensation in her knee.

Feeling or showing hurt or resentment.

He was still smarting from the harsh criticism he received at the meeting.

smartverb

To feel a sharp, stinging pain.

Her eyes smarted from the smoke.

To feel upset or annoyed, especially because of a perceived slight or criticism.

He smarted at the criticism from his boss.

To cause a sharp, stinging pain to someone or something.

The icy spray smarted his cheeks.