Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scurrilous
Adjective
/ˈskər.ɪ.ləs/
Definition
Obscene; vulgar and abusive.
Examples
- He lost his job due to the scurrilous comments he made on social media.
- The scurrilous attack on her character was both surprising and hurtful.
Meaning
Scurrilous describes language or remarks that are grossly abusive or slanderous, often intended to hurt someone’s reputation.
Synonyms
- abusive
- vitriolic
- malicious
- slanderous
- derogatory
