Flinty and Scathing

Flinty adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Scathing and flinty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scathing" instead an adjective "Flinty".

Nearby Word: flint

Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Flinty and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flinty" instead an adjective "Scathing".

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly