vitriolic

[ vi-tree-ol-ik ]
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adjective
  1. of, relating to, or resembling vitriol.

  2. obtained from vitriol.

  1. very caustic; scathing: vitriolic criticism.

Origin of vitriolic

1
First recorded in 1660–70; vitriol + -ic

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Other words from vitriolic

  • non·vit·ri·ol·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for vitriolic

vitriolic

/ (ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of a substance, esp a strong acid) highly corrosive

  2. severely bitter or caustic; virulent: vitriolic criticism

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