sulfurous

• Relatif au soufre ou contenant du soufre ; ayant une couleur jaune ou une odeur forte et désagréable de soufre brûlé.

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

1. Containing or derived from sulfurC1formalscientific

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

   soufré

   • 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.

2. Harsh or corrosive in toneC2formal

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

   acide, mordant

   • 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.

   Synonymesacerbicacridbittercausticcuttingmordantscathingtrenchantvirulentvitriolic

   Antonymesgentlekindmildsoothingsweet

3. Oppressive heat and humidityC2formal

   Characterized by a hot, damp, and stifling atmosphere.

   étouffant (chaleur humide)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmuggyoppressivestiflingsultrysweltering

   Antonymesbracingcooldryfresh