Vitriolic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vitriolic acid spilled on the metal surface, corroding it instantly.
- The scientist handled the vitriolic substance with care, knowing its destructive properties.
- The chemical plant released a vitriolic gas into the atmosphere, causing widespread damage to the environment.
- The vitriolic properties of the acid made it a powerful tool for cleaning industrial equipment.
- The laboratory technician wore protective gloves to prevent the vitriolic acid from burning her skin.
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Meaning 2
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 vitriolic speech was met with both applause and gasps from the audience.
- Her vitriolic outbursts on social media had made her a polarizing figure in the online community.
- The news article was a vitriolic critique of the company's policies, citing numerous examples of their misdeeds.
- The comedian's jokes were often vitriolic and irreverent, pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable.
- The reviewer's vitriolic assessment of the film was so scathing that it sparked a heated debate among fans and critics.