stung
word · lemma: sting
Definition
'Stung' is the past tense and past participle of 'sting.' It means someone or something was bitten or pricked by an insect or animal, or felt a sharp pain, physically or emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
'Stung' can refer to both physical pain from an insect (e.g. bee, jellyfish) and emotional pain ('her words stung'). Usually followed by 'by' ('stung by a bee'), or used metaphorically. Not to be confused with 'stabbed' (which means to be cut or pierced with a knife or sharp object).
Example Sentences
I was stung by a bee at the park.
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She felt stung by his rude words.
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The jellyfish stung his leg.
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His comment really stung, but I tried to ignore it.
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Have you ever been stung by a wasp? It hurts a lot!
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Her eyes stung from the smoke in the kitchen.
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