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VITRIOLIC

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Vitriolic.

How to pronounce vitriolic:

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Vitriolic - as an adjective satellite

Harsh or corrosive in tone

Example: "An acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acerb9acerbic13acid7acrid8bitter8blistering13caustic11sulfurous12sulphurous15virulent11

Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caustic11corrosive14erosive10mordant10

Vitriolic - as an adjective

Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.

Example: "A vitriolic taste"

Bitterly scathing, caustic.

Example: "Vitriolic criticism"

Example Sentences

"Her vitriolic remarks offended everyone in the room."
"The journalist wrote a vitriolic article attacking the politician."
"He went on a vitriolic rant about his ex-boyfriend."
"The critics gave the movie a vitriolic review."
"The debate turned vitriolic as the candidates attacked each other personally."
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Word Game Points

Is VITRIOLIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, vitriolic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VITRIOLIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is VITRIOLIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, vitriolic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VITRIOLIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is VITRIOLIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, vitriolic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VITRIOLIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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