sulphurous

• Bezieht sich auf Schwefel oder enthält Schwefel; wird oft verwendet, um eine gelbe Farbe, einen stechenden Geruch oder etwas Höllisches, Feuriges zu beschreiben.

Relating to or containing sulfur; often used to describe a yellow color, a strong smell, or something hellish or fiery in nature.

1. Containing or derived from sulfurC1formal

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

   Schwefelhaltig

   • The volcano emitted a sulphurous gas that smelled like rotten eggs.
   • The hot springs had a distinct sulphurous odor.
   • Sulphurous compounds are often used in industrial processes.

2. Harsh or corrosive in toneC2formal

   Describing language or a character that is bitter, scathing, or vitriolic.

   Beißend

   • The critic's sulphurous review condemned the film entirely.
   • He launched a sulphurous attack on his political opponent.
   • Her sulphurous remarks left the audience stunned.

   Synonymeacerbicacrimoniousbittercausticmordantscathingtrenchantvenomousvitriolic

   Antonymegentlekindmildpleasantsweet

3. Oppressive heat and humidityC2formal

   Characterized by a hot, damp, and stifling atmosphere.

   Schwüle Hitze und Feuchtigkeit

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

   Synonymeclosemuggyoppressivesteamystiflingsuffocatingsultrysweltering