Scurrilous (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressing offensive reproach.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's opponents launched a scurrilous attack on her character, making baseless accusations about her personal life.
- The tabloid's scurrilous headline was widely condemned for its blatant disregard for the truth and its hurtful insinuations.
- The comedian's scurrilous jokes about the royal family sparked outrage and calls for him to apologize.
- The scurrilous rumors about the company's financial health were spread by a rival business trying to gain an advantage.
- The blogger's scurrilous post about the celebrity's appearance was met with widespread criticism and accusations of body shaming.