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Scurrilous

Scurrilous Meaning & Definition
Scurrilous Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scurrilous?

[adj] expressing offensive reproach

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scurrilous: abusive | insulting | offensive | opprobrious | scornful

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Scurrilous In Webster's Dictionary

\Scur"ril*ous\, a. [See Scurrile.] 1. Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant; as, a scurrilous fellow. 2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language. The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment. --Macaulay. Syn: Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mouthed; indecent; scurrile; mean. -- {Scur"ril*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Scur"ril*ous*ness}, n.

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