wither
verb (used without object)
to shrivel; fade; decay.
witheringly
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a word derived from
wither.
Example Sentences
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To read of Herrmann’s witheringly unpleasant treatment of his wives, musicians, friends and co-workers is to wonder at the mystery of the self-sabotaging genius.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Or as one witness, in evidence to the Leveson Inquiry, said witheringly of the Murdoch media's treacherous dealings: "It's just business."
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2022
She added witheringly, “I remember playing pickleball in middle school in Atlanta and thinking, ‘Oh, that’s tennis for non-athletes.’”
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2022
“I would expect this stuff from the Eagles,” a fan tweeted, witheringly.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 3, 2022
They also view each other with a witheringly critical eye.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
