Definition of vitriolic

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  • vitriolic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • vitriolic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • vitriolic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of vitriolic

  • of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. caustic
    2. corrosive
    3. erosive
    4. mordant
  • harsh or corrosive in tone (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a vitriolic critique

    Synonyms

    1. acerb
    2. acerbic
    3. acid
    4. acrid
    5. bitter
    6. blistering
    7. caustic
    8. sulfurous
    9. sulphurous
    10. virulent

See definition of vitriolic in Merriam Webster