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:
- crude
- libellous
- foulmouthed
- scandalous
- unbridled
- vulgar
- malevolent
- affronting
- contemptuous
- coarse
- spiteful
- scurril
- libelous
- immoderate
- indecent
- vilifying
- scornful
- intemperate
- potty-mouthed
- filthy
- defamatory
- gross
- foul
- scurrile
- offending
- unrestrained
- maligning
- slanderous
- disdainful
Antonyms:
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
abusive, invective, insulting, obscene, vituperative, outrageous, nasty, hateful, contumelious, scurrilous
civil, moderate, deferential,moderate, polite, temperate, deferential, polite, temperate, respectful
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.
