Today’s word of the day is ‘Vitriolic.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Vitriolic [/responsivevoice] [vi-tree-ol-ik ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information to the noun.
1. Filled with bitter criticism or malice.
2. Bitter
3. Scathing
4. Harsh
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Katu
2. Spanish – Vitriólica (feminine) and Vitriólico (masculine)
3. French – Vitriolique
4. Mandarin – Liúsuān de
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The public charged ahead with vitriolic attacks on the politicians.
2. She was in one of her vitriolic moods now because of the Lusitania.
3. On this account this acid is said to be weaker than the vitriolic.
4. Proclamations blossomed on every tree, couched in vitriolic language.
5. The press of the third decade of the last century was high-priced and vitriolic.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
Antagonistic, biting, caustic, sharp, corrosive, harsh, bitter, burning, cutting, acrimonious, rancorous, mordant, acerbic, astringent, acid, acrid, trenchant, virulent, spiteful, crabbed, savage, venomous, poisonous, malicious, malignant, malign, pernicious, splenetic, nasty, mean, cruel, unkind, ill-natured, evil-intentioned, vindictive, scathing, searing, barbed, wounding, stinging, tart, sharp, rapier-like, razor-edged, withering, sarcastic, sardonic, irascible, bitchy, catty, slashing, malefic, maleficent, acidulous, mordacious, squint-eyed, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word of the day are:
Agreeable, calm, nice, pleasant, sweet, bland, mild, etc.
Quotation:
Feminism is a word that I identify with. The term has become synonymous with vitriolic man-hating but it needs to come back to a place where both men and women can embrace it. It is particularly important for women in developing countries.
Annie Lennox
Social Example:
Hi @News_Letter, do you believe this vitriolic misogyny is acceptable from one of your regular contributors? pic.twitter.com/XxS01f5D46
— Caoimhe Archibald MLA (@CArchibald_SF) October 17, 2020
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