vituperative

[ vahy-too-per-uh-tiv, -puh-rey-tiv, -tyoo-, vi- ]

/ vaɪˈtu pər ə tɪv, -pəˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-, vɪ- /

characterized by or of the nature of vituperation: vituperative remarks.

Nearby words

First recorded in 1720–30; vituperate + -ive

Related forms

vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly, adverbnon·vi·tu·per·a·tive, adjectivenon·vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly, adverbun·vi·tu·per·a·tive, adjective

un·vi·tu·per·a·tive·ly, adverbun·vi·tu·per·a·tive·ness, noun

By now there are many hundreds of these tweets, varying from vehement to vituperative, from accusatory to abusive.
The Newtown Heckling Controversy|David Frum|January 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The blogs and listservs have lit up with angry, vituperative comments and threats.
Veena Malik: She’s Outspoken, Savvy, and Topless—and She’s Shaking Up Pakistan|Asra Q. Nomani|December 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
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
To the exercise of his vituperative talents it must be owned that we are indebted for some of his most vigorous productions.
Curiosities of Christian History|Croake James

There would seem to have been no actual counterpart in these languages to the vituperative swearing of modern days.
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman
Now she turned on Anstice fiercely and poured out a stream of vituperative Italian which conveyed little or nothing to his mind.
Afterwards|Kathlyn Rhodes
He was the master of a singularly attractive, lucid, and vituperative style, scarcely inferior to that of Junius himself.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2|Edgerton Ryerson