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单词 vitriolic
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vitriolic

[ vi-tree-ol-ik ]
/ ˌvɪ triˈɒl ɪk /
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adjective

of, relating to, or resembling vitriol.
obtained from vitriol.
very caustic; scathing: vitriolic criticism.

Origin of vitriolic

First recorded in 1660–70; vitriol + -ic

SYNONYMS FOR vitriolic

3 acid, bitter.
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ANTONYMS FOR vitriolic

3 bland, mild.
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OTHER WORDS FROM vitriolic

non·vit·ri·ol·ic, adjective

Words nearby vitriolic

vitrification, vitriform, vitrify, vitrine, vitriol, vitriolic, vitriolize, vitrum, Vitruvian scroll, Vitruvius Pollio, Vitry
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British Dictionary definitions for vitriolic

vitriolic
/ (ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk) /

adjective

(of a substance, esp a strong acid) highly corrosive
severely bitter or caustic; virulentvitriolic criticism
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