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sulphurous - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'sulphurous' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sulphurous [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to sulphur.
- Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds.
- Having the characteristic odor of sulphur dioxide, or of hydrogen sulphide, or of other sulphur compounds.

Meaning of 'sulphurous' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sulphurous [ s]
Meaning (1):
- harsh or corrosive in tone
Example in sentence:
  • a barrage of acid comments;
  • a sulfurous denunciation;
  • a vitriolic critique;
  • an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose;
  • bitter words;
  • blistering criticism;
  • caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics;
  • her acrid remarks make her many enemies
Meaning (2):
- characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
Example in sentence:
  • the stifling atmosphere;
  • the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm;
  • the summer was sultry and oppressive

Nearby Words:

sula sulcate sulcated sulcation sulci sulciform sulcus suleah fish sulk sulker

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