adjective
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(of a substance, esp a strong acid) highly corrosive
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severely bitter or caustic; virulent
vitriolic criticism
Other Word Forms
- nonvitriolic adjective
Etymology
Origin of vitriolic
Example Sentences
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To cap a miserable week for Alexander-Arnold, who was given a vitriolic reception on his return to Anfield when Liverpool beat Madrid in the Champions League, he is again left out.
From BBC
Years on from the vitriolic headlines, Reed said he still suffers from what he calls a "false" bad-boy reputation, and so does his family.
From Barron's
The messaging became "vitriolic", with Mrs Spragg contacting police investigators, and saying: "Everyone knows the McCanns are guilty and you know the truth and a massive cover-up is happening."
From BBC
"They understand they want the crowd to support them but not to be vitriolic against us."
From BBC
"There are some social media channels that are particularly vitriolic and are descending into a gutter," said Brasher.
From BBC
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