vituperative

[ vahy-too-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -tyoo-, vi- ]
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adjective
  1. characterized by or of the nature of vituperation: vituperative remarks.

Origin of vituperative

1
First recorded in 1720–30; vituperate + -ive

Other words from vituperative

  • vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly, adverb
  • non·vi·tu·per·a·tive, adjective
  • non·vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly, adverb
  • un·vi·tu·per·a·tive, adjective
  • un·vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly, adverb
  • un·vi·tu·per·a·tive·ness, noun

Words Nearby vituperative

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How to use vituperative in a sentence

  • She scowled and would have become vituperative, but Raston moved the hand which held the envelope significantly.

    The Pagan's Cup | Fergus Hume
  • Though naturally of a mild disposition, his controversies unfortunately assumed the harsh and vituperative tone of the period.

    The Jesuits, 1534-1921 | Thomas J. Campbell
  • In the second place, he enjoyed Manuel's vituperative remarks about cutting the liver out of the "boss."

    West Wind Drift | George Barr McCutcheon
  • When he ceased to be witty, sarcastic, or vituperative, he became turgid.