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vitriolic

/ˌvɪt.riˈɒl.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˌvɪt.riˈɒl.ɪk/

Describes language or behavior that is filled with bitter, cruel, and angry criticism.

ruОписывает язык или поведение, наполненные горькой, жестокой и злой критикой.esDescribe lenguaje o comportamiento lleno de crítica amarga, cruel y maliciosa; mordaz, cáustico o corrosivo al expresarse.frQualifie un langage ou un comportement rempli de critiques amères, cruelles et pleines de rancœur.deBeschreibt eine Sprache oder ein Verhalten, das von bitterer, scharfer und bösartiger Kritik geprägt ist; auch im Sinne von ätzend oder beißend.ptDescreve uma linguagem ou comportamento cheios de crítica amarga, cruel e maldosa; também pode se referir a algo corrosivo, cáustico ou mordaz no tom.zh形容言辞或态度充满尖酸刻薄、恶毒凶猛的批评或敌意。arيصف الكلام أو السلوك المشبع بالمرارة والقسوة والكراهية، ولا سيما النقد اللاذع الجارح.

  1. Bitterly critical or hateful C1 formal

    Expressing or characterized by bitter, harsh, and often abusive criticism or hatred.

    • The critic's review was vitriolic, attacking every aspect of the film.
    • She launched a vitriolic attack on her political opponent.
    • His vitriolic comments during the debate shocked the audience.

    ruЯзвительныйesmordaz, virulentofrvitriolique (au sens figuré)deBissigptVirulentozh尖酸刻薄的arلاذع

    Synonymes: acerbicacrimoniousbittercausticharshmaliciousrancorousscathingvenomousvirulent

    Antonymes: benevolentcomplimentarygentlekindlymildpraiseworthysweet

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  • most vitriolic superlative form