Scurrilous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Scurrilous is an adjective meaning Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
Meaning
Of a person, given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.
More Meanings
- Of language:
- Gross, vulgar.
- Unscrupulous, evil.
Example Sentences
We have had our address used by scurrilous crooks in the past to gain assets by fraud.
"Instead, another dangerous killer now roams our streets, thanks to that scurrilous, sinister super-heel!"
"Some days, I try to imagine how scurrilous it would be for a left-leaning government in Canada to embark on such a costly political agenda for, say, a 10-year period, and still find itself unable to convince Canadians that the majority have benefited from this."
Synonyms for scurrilous
Depending on context, synonyms include scornful, opprobrious, offensive, abusive, insulting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abusive, insulting, offensive, scornful, opprobrious, scurrile.
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