astringently

[əˈstrɪndʒəntli]

astringently Definition

• 1. in a way that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to stop bleeding or secretions
• 2. in a way that is harshly critical or severe

Using astringently: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "astringently" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The surgeon applied the medicine astringently to stop the bleeding.

• Example

  The teacher graded the paper astringently, pointing out every mistake.

• Example

  The critic reviewed the movie astringently, criticizing every aspect of it.

astringently Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for astringently

• harshly
• severely
• strictly
• sternly
• rigorously

Antonyms for astringently

• leniently
• gently
• softly

Origins of astringently

from Latin 'astringent-', present participle of 'astringere', meaning 'to bind fast'

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Summary: astringently in Brief

The adverb 'astringently' [əˈstrɪndʒəntli] has two main meanings. The first refers to the contraction of body tissues, often used to stop bleeding or secretions. The second meaning is more figurative, describing a harshly critical or severe attitude. Examples include applying medicine astringently to stop bleeding and grading a paper astringently by pointing out every mistake.