scurrility

[ skuh-ril-i-tee ]

noun

, plural scur·ril·i·ties

1. a scurrilous quality or condition.
2. a scurrilous remark or attack.

   Synonyms: vilification, vulgarity, indecency, invective, abuse, vituperation

Word History and Origins

Origin of scurrility¹

From the Latin word scurrīlitās, dating back to 1500–10. See scurrile, -ity

Example Sentences

Bunyan had a perfect wealth of sectarian scurrility at his command.

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Inasmuch as the Blaine-Cleveland campaign was essentially a campaign of scurrility, this touch was loudly applauded.

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Compare his geniality with the scurrility of the smart writers.

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Most of the newspapers contain nothing but scurrility and abuse.

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He was, as usual, interrupted in his defence by ribaldry and scurrility from the judgment seat.

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