rancorously
- adverb
- /ˈræŋkərəsli/
- Formal
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rencorosamente
- Its author, Judy Parkes, did not mince words and articulated clearly, forcefully, and rancorously the stereotyped images that the Miner & News specialized in.
Examples
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The debate ended rancorously, with each side unwilling to compromise on their views.
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For you post far more often, far more rancorously, and at far greater length than I do.
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After arguing for hours, they parted ways rancorously, vowing never to speak to each other again.
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Their rancorously contested rivalry dated back to their college days, filled with bitter exchanges and resentment.
Synonyms
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3.2
In a very angry or hurt way that shows strong negative feeling
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6.4
In a way that shows anger or dislike
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8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
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7.1
In a sharp, slightly angry way that can hurt people's feelings
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5.8
Feeling angry because someone treated you unfairly
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7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
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8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
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8.1
In a way that tries to hurt someone because you want revenge
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9.9
In a very harsh and angry way that hurts people
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8.2
In a sharply critical way that can hurt someone's feelings
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8.1
In a sharp, hurtful way when criticizing someone
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
In a sharply critical way that hurts someone's feelings
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
Antonyms
How Bitter
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word rancorously comes from rancor, a word for 'deep bitterness', and is related to rancid, which means 'smelling bad' or 'spoiled'. So, think of bitterness like a bad smell that stays, and to act rancorously is to show long-lasting anger or hurt.