sulphurous

• Qui se rapporte au soufre ou en contient ; souvent utilisé pour décrire une couleur jaune, une odeur âcre, ou quelque chose d'infernal, de brûlant par nature.

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.

   soufré, contenant ou dérivé du soufre

   • 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.

   Mordant, virulent

   • 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.

   Synonymesacerbicacrimoniousbittercausticmordantscathingtrenchantvenomousvitriolic

   Antonymesgentlekindmildpleasantsweet

3. Oppressive heat and humidityC2formal

   Characterized by a hot, damp, and stifling atmosphere.

   Chaleur oppressante et humide

   • 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.

   Synonymesclosemuggyoppressivesteamystiflingsuffocatingsultrysweltering