Synonyms of vitriolic
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for vitriolic is caustic. Other synonyms of vitriolic are vitriolate, vitriolous, acerbic and vituperative.
Synonyms and similar words for vitriolic
adjectiveOf or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.
- causticSharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.
- vitriolate archaicSynonym of vitriolic, of or related to vitriol, various metallic sulphates.
- vitriolous archaicSynonym of vitriolic, of or resembling vitriol, various metallic sulphates.
adjectiveBitterly scathing, caustic.
- acerbic
- vituperativeMarked by harsh abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing.
Opposite of vitriolic
Meaning of vitriolic
- adjective Of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.
- adjective Bitterly scathing, caustic.
vitriolic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of vitriolic
- What is another word for vitriolic?
- Vitriolic has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as caustic, vitriolate, vitriolous, acerbic and vituperative.
- What is the opposite of vitriolic?
- The opposite of vitriolic is gentle. Other antonyms of vitriolic are benign.
- What does vitriolic mean?
- Vitriolic means of or pertaining to vitriol; derived from or resembling vitriol.
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