vitriolically
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9.9
- adverb
- /ˌvɪtriˈɑlɪkli/
- Offensive
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cáusticamente
- His critique of the film was not only harsh but vitriolically scathing, leaving no positive aspect unscathed.
Examples
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You have some points to make, but there are ways to communicate and ways to be vitriolically nasty for no perceivable reason.
Blog text (24) -
During the debate, she spoke vitriolically, attacking her opponent's character instead of addressing the issues.
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The editorial was written vitriolically, condemning the government's actions with biting sarcasm.
Synonyms
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3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
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2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
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7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
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8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
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6.6
In a way that shows strong dislike and anger
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7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
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5.1
In a sharp, rude way that shows sarcasm
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8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
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8.2
In a sharply critical way that can hurt someone's feelings
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8.8
In a sharp, often cruel way that can hurt people when joking or criticizing
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8.1
In a sharp, hurtful way when criticizing someone
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8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
In a sharply critical way that hurts someone's feelings
In a very sharp and hurtful way that criticizes others
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
In a way that says very bad and untrue things about someone
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a way that shows deep, lasting anger toward someone
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a mean, unkind way that aims to hurt someone
Antonyms
How Scathing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Vitriolically comes from vitriol, the name for a very strong acid that can 'burn' things, so imagine words that 'burn' like acid. So, to speak vitriolically is to use very harsh, hurtful words that attack someone.