Vitriolic
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Vitriolic ( adjective )
Bitter, caustic, or harsh in tone or language.
Origin:
From the latin word 'vitriolum', meaning 'sulfuric acid', which was used metaphorically for bitter or harsh speech.
Examples:
- The vitriolic comments made by the politician caused widespread outrage.
- The breakup was acrimonious, with both sides exchanging vitriolic accusations.
- Her reviews of the latest movies were often scathing and vitriolic.
- The letter was filled with vitriolic insults aimed at the recipient.
- The rhetoric during the debate was vitriolic and divisive.
(As a noun)
Vitriolic ( noun )
Bitter, caustic, or harsh in tone or language.
Origin:
From the latin word 'vitriolum', meaning 'sulfuric acid', which was used metaphorically for bitter or harsh speech.
Examples:
- The vitriolic comments made by the politician caused widespread outrage.
- The breakup was acrimonious, with both sides exchanging vitriolic accusations.
- Her reviews of the latest movies were often scathing and vitriolic.
- The letter was filled with vitriolic insults aimed at the recipient.
- The rhetoric during the debate was vitriolic and divisive.