Vitriolic ( adjective , noun )

(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:

  1. The vitriolic comments made by the politician caused widespread outrage.
  2. The breakup was acrimonious, with both sides exchanging vitriolic accusations.
  3. Her reviews of the latest movies were often scathing and vitriolic.
  4. The letter was filled with vitriolic insults aimed at the recipient.
  5. 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:

  1. The vitriolic comments made by the politician caused widespread outrage.
  2. The breakup was acrimonious, with both sides exchanging vitriolic accusations.
  3. Her reviews of the latest movies were often scathing and vitriolic.
  4. The letter was filled with vitriolic insults aimed at the recipient.
  5. The rhetoric during the debate was vitriolic and divisive.
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