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View usage for: (skʌrɪləs, US skɜːr-) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Scurrilous accusations or stories are untrue and unfair, and are likely to damage the reputation of the person that they relate to. Scurrilous and untrue stories were being invented. ...scurrilous rumours. Synonyms: slanderous, scandalous, defamatory, low More Synonyms of scurrilous scurrilous in British English (ˈskʌrɪləs) adjective1. grossly or obscenely abusive or defamatory 2. characterized by gross or obscene humour Derived forms scurrility (skəˈrɪlɪtɪ) or scurrilousness (ˈscurrilousness) noun scurrilously (ˈscurrilously) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin scurrīlis derisive, from scurra buffoon scurrilous in American English (ˈskɜrələs) adjective1. using indecent or abusive language; coarse; vulgar; foulmouthed 2. containing coarse vulgarisms or indecent abuse Derived forms scurrilously (ˈscurrilously) adverb scurrilousness (ˈscurrilousness) noun Word origin scurrile + -ous Examples of 'scurrilous' in a sentencescurrilous Definition untrue or unfair, insulting, and designed to damage a person's reputation scurrilous rumours Synonyms slanderous infamous scabrous Rabelaisian Additional synonymsDefinition rude or insulting He was alleged to have used abusive language. Synonyms insulting, offensive, rude, degrading, scathing, maligning, scolding, affronting, contemptuous, disparaging, castigating, reviling, vilifying, invective, scurrilous, defamatory, insolent, derisive, censorious, slighting, libellous, upbraiding, vituperative, reproachful, slanderous, traducing, opprobrious, calumniating, contumeliousDefinition unrefined or indecent He has a very coarse sense of humour. Synonyms vulgar, offensive, rude, indecent, improper, raunchy (informal), earthy, foul-mouthed, bawdy, impure, smutty, impolite, ribald, immodest, indelicateThe article was highly defamatory. Synonyms slanderous, insulting, abusive, denigrating, disparaging, vilifying, derogatory, injurious, libellous, vituperative, calumnious, contumeliousNearby words ofscurrilous - scungy
- scupper
- scurrility
- scurrilous
- scurry
- scurvy
- scuttle
Additional synonymsDefinition (of language) obscene or vulgar He was sent off for using foul language. Synonyms obscene, crude, indecent, foul-mouthed, low, blue, dirty, gross, abusive, coarse, filthy, vulgar, lewd, profane, blasphemous, scurrilous, smutty, scatological Definition habitually using swearwords and bad language He's a coarse, foul-mouthed man. Synonyms profane, offensive, obscene, abusive, coarse, blasphemous, Fescennine (rare) Definition disgusting or repulsive That's a disgusting thing to say – you're so gross! Synonyms vulgar, offensive, crude, rude, obscene, low, coarse, indecent, improper, unseemly, lewd, X-rated (informal), impure, smutty, ribald, indelicateDefinition morally or sexually offensive She accused him of making indecent suggestions. Synonyms obscene, lewd, dirty, blue, offensive, outrageous, inappropriate, rude, gross, foul, crude, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, pornographic, salacious, impure, smutty, immodest, licentious, scatological, indelicateOne of the workers made an insulting remark to a supervisor. Synonyms offensive, rude, abusive, slighting, degrading, affronting, contemptuous, disparaging, scurrilous, insolentDefinition coarse or vulgar The film's low comedy is never unlikeable. Synonyms coarse, common, rough, gross, crude, rude, obscene, disgraceful, vulgar, undignified, disreputable, unbecoming, unrefined, dishonourable, ill-bredDefinition offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty I'm no prude, but I think these photos are obscene. Synonyms indecent, dirty, offensive, gross, foul, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, immoral, pornographic, suggestive, blue, loose (old-fashioned), shameless, lewd, depraved, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, impure, lascivious, smutty, ribald, unwholesome, scabrous, immodest, licentious, indelicate, unchaste, Fescennine (rare) Definition causing annoyance or anger offensive remarks about minority groups Synonyms insulting, rude, abusive, embarrassing, slighting, annoying, irritating, degrading, affronting, contemptuous, disparaging, displeasing, objectionable, disrespectful, scurrilous, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerlyDefinition coarse or obscene in a humorous or mocking way her ribald comments about a guest's body language Synonyms coarse, rude, indecent, racy, blue, broad, gross, naughty, obscene, filthy, vulgar, raunchy (informal), earthy, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, scurrilous, smutty, off colour, licentious, near the knuckle (informal), RabelaisianDefinition (of books, films, or jokes) concerned with sex in an unnecessarily detailed way a wildly salacious novel Synonyms obscene, indecent, pornographic, blue, erotic, steamy (informal), lewd, X-rated (informal), bawdy, smutty, lustful, ribald, ruttish Additional synonymsNewspaper columns were full of scandalous tales. Synonyms slanderous, gossiping, scurrilous, untrue, defamatory, libellousDefinition bitterly abusive one of journalism's most vituperative critics Synonyms abusive, vitriolic, virulent, insulting, harsh, withering, malign, belittling, sardonic, derogatory, scurrilous, defamatory, censorious, opprobrious, denunciatory, calumniatory Definition showing lack of good taste, decency, or refinement a TV show well known for its vulgar jokes Synonyms crude, dirty, rude, low, blue, nasty, naughty, coarse, indecent, improper, suggestive, tasteless, risqué, off colour, ribald, indelicate, indecorous |