About The Word Scurrilous
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Scurrilous
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What's The Definition Of Scurrilous?
[adj] expressing offensive reproach
Synonyms | Synonyms for Scurrilous: abusive | insulting | offensive | opprobrious | scornful Related Terms | Find terms related to Scurrilous: See Also | 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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