Sulfurous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's sulfurous attack on her opponent's character was met with widespread criticism from the media.
- The comedian's sulfurous jokes about sensitive topics left some audience members feeling uncomfortable and offended.
- The critic's sulfurous review of the new restaurant was scathing, calling the food "inedible" and the service "abysmal".
- The activist's sulfurous speech about government corruption was met with cheers and applause from the crowd.
- The author's sulfurous portrayal of the villain in her novel was so vivid and intense that it left readers feeling disturbed and unsettled.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 3
Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; "the summer was sultry and oppressive"; "the stifling atmosphere"; "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm".
Classification
All adjective clusters.