1. in a scornful or contemptuous manner that makes someone feel ashamed or foolish

Examples

• She looked at him witheringly when he suggested the ridiculous plan.
• The teacher spoke witheringly about the students’ poor performance.
• He smiled witheringly at her naive comment about politics.
• The critic reviewed the play witheringly, calling it a complete failure.
• She witheringly dismissed his excuses as pathetic.
• The boss stared witheringly at the employee who arrived late again.