lacerante

lacerante
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(general)
a. excruciating (pain)
El lacerante dolor de espalda no le dejaba dormir.His excruciating backache kept him awake.
b. searing (pain)
Después de la caminata, Amelia sentía un dolor lacerante en las plantas de los pies.After the long hike, Amelia felt a searing pain in the sole of her feet.
c. cutting (words)
Ben tuvo que soportar los lacerantes comentarios de su suegro durante toda la velada.Ben had to put up with his father-in-law's cutting remarks throughout the evening.
d. wounding (words)
Germán hizo algún comentario lacerante sobre la vida privada de Elsa.German made some wounding comments about Elsa's private life.
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