vitriolic (Meaning)
vitriolic (s)
harsh or corrosive in tone
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
vitriolic (a.)
Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from, or resembling, vitriol; vitriolous; as, a vitriolic taste. Cf. Vitriol.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vitriolic
Synonyms:
- scurrile
- coarse
- disdainful
- unbridled
- indecent
- vulgar
- potty-mouthed
- unrestrained
- scurril
- slanderous
- spiteful
- immoderate
- vilifying
- foulmouthed
- gross
- scandalous
- filthy
- libelous
- maligning
- scornful
- contemptuous
- libellous
- defamatory
- affronting
- intemperate
- foul
- malevolent
- crude
- offending
Antonyms:
vitriolic Sentence Examples
- The vitriolic words he uttered cut through the air like a knife.
- The vitriolic criticism aimed at the politician left no room for doubt.
- The film was praised for its vitriolic and powerful social commentary.
- The vitriolic tone of the article caused widespread outrage.
- The vitriolic feud between the two actors escalated into a public spectacle.
- The vitriolic language used in the debate made any resolution impossible.
- The vitriolic response to the proposal left no hope for compromise.
- The vitriolic sermon condemned all forms of wrongdoing, leaving no room for forgiveness.
- The vitriolic attack on the author's reputation was both personal and ruthless.
- The vitriolic atmosphere of the meeting made it impossible to conduct any meaningful discussion.
FAQs About the word vitriolic
harsh or corrosive in tone, of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical actionOf or pertaining to vitriol; derive
insulting, outrageous, invective, obscene,abusive, vituperative, outraging, dirty, hateful, contumelious
moderate, civil, civil, respectful, polite, temperate, moderate, deferential, respectful, temperate
The vitriolic words he uttered cut through the air like a knife.
The vitriolic criticism aimed at the politician left no room for doubt.
The film was praised for its vitriolic and powerful social commentary.
The vitriolic tone of the article caused widespread outrage.
