Word meaning
vitriolic
adjective · vit-ree-OL-ik
What does vitriolic mean?
Vitriolic means filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Vitriolic in a sentence
“The comments section turned vitriolic within an hour.”
Synonyms for vitriolic
- venomous
- bitter
- scathing
Where does vitriolic come from?
From vitriol, an old name for sulfuric acid.
How to remember vitriolic
- Say it out loud a few times: vit-ree-OL-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using vitriolic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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