VITRIOLIC


Meaning of VITRIOLIC in English

/vi'tree ol"ik/ , adj.

1. of, pertaining to, or resembling vitriol.

2. obtained from vitriol.

3. very caustic; scathing: vitriolic criticism.

[ 1660-70; VITRIOL + -IC ]

Syn. 3. acid, bitter.

Ant. 3. bland, mild.

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