| 单词 | vitriolic |
| 释义 | vitriolic (once / 18101 pages) 1adj 2adj Mean, nasty, and caustic as the worst acid, vitriolic words can hurt feelings, break hearts, and even lead to violence. Vitriolic is an adjective related to the noun vitriol — which means a metal sulphate. However, you will most likely NOT hear vitriolic used to describe a chemical reaction. You are more likely to hear vitriolic used to describe caustic words. We've seen some examples in recent political campaigns, and the results are always embarrassing. Avoid using vitriolic language whenever possible, and you will keep your friends — and your dignity. WORD FAMILYvitriolic: vitriolically+/vitriol: vitrioled, vitriolic, vitriols USAGE EXAMPLES“Who supports Richard Spencer? … He’s supported by a bunch of online vitriolic trolls.” Los Angeles Times(Dec 20, 2016) DJ Shadow’s video for Nobody Speak, featuring the vitriolic, eviscerating presence of Run the Jewels, was directed by Sam Pilling and produced by Pulse Films. The Guardian(Dec 20, 2016) The Gamergate campaign was at once more vitriolic and more sophisticated than the Sleeping Giants effort seems to be. Slate(Dec 14, 2016) 1 adj harsh or corrosive in tone 2a vitriolic critique Syn acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent unpleasant disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings adj of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action Syn caustic, corrosive, erosive, mordant destructive causing destruction or much damage |
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