sulfurous

Relating to or containing sulfur; having a yellow color or a strong, unpleasant smell like burning sulfur.

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1. Containing or derived from sulfur C1 formal scientific

   Relating to, containing, or derived from the chemical element sulfur.

   • The volcanic gases had a strong sulfurous odor.
   • Sulfurous compounds are often used in industrial processes.
   • The air near the hot springs was thick with sulfurous fumes.

   🌐محتوي على الكبريت

2. Harsh or corrosive in tone C2 formal

   Describing language or speech that is bitter, sharp, or caustic.

   • His sulfurous remarks offended everyone in the room.
   • The critic's review was filled with sulfurous commentary.
   • She responded with a sulfurous tone that silenced the debate.

   🌐لاذع

   المرادفات: acerbicacridbittercausticcuttingmordantscathingtrenchantvirulentvitriolic

   الأضداد: gentlekindmildsoothingsweet

3. Oppressive heat and humidity C2 formal

   Characterized by a hot, damp, and stifling atmosphere.

   • The sulfurous heat of the jungle made travel exhausting.
   • They struggled to breathe in the sulfurous humidity of the greenhouse.
   • The summer afternoon was sulfurous, with no breeze to cool the air.

   🌐حار ورطب وخانق

   المرادفات: muggyoppressivestiflingsultrysweltering

   الأضداد: bracingcooldryfresh

• more sulfurous comparative form
• most sulfurous superlative form