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- DictionaryScur·ril·ous/ˈskərələs/
adjective
- 1. making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation: "a scurrilous attack on his integrity"
1. a. : using or given to coarse language. b. : vulgar and evil. scurrilous imposters who used a religious exterior to rob poor people Edwin Benson. 2. : containing obscenities, abuse, or slander. scurrilous accusations. scurrilously adverb. scurrilousness noun. Did you know?
SCURRILOUS definition: 1. expressing unfair or false criticism that is likely to damage someone's reputation: 2…. Learn more.
SCURRILOUS meaning: 1. expressing unfair or false criticism that is likely to damage someone's reputation: 2…. Learn more.
Scurrilous definition: grossly or obscenely abusive. See examples of SCURRILOUS used in a sentence.
Synonyms for SCURRILOUS: abusive, outrageous, insulting, obscene, vituperative, malicious, vitriolic, offensive; Antonyms of SCURRILOUS: moderate, temperate, respectful, civil, deferential, polite, courteous, gracious.
May 21, 2024 · scurrilous (comparative more scurrilous, superlative most scurrilous) (of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed. (of language) Coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous.
1. Given to the use of vulgar, coarse, or abusive language. 2. Expressed in vulgar, coarse, or abusive language. 3. Of a malicious or slanderous nature; defamatory: "The law affords them wide First Amendment protection ... even when they write scurrilous lies" (Richard Curtis). scur′ri·lous·ly adv.
If something is scurrilous, it's meant to offend. Scurrilous rumors can give you a bad reputation, and scurrilous stories sell tabloid magazines. If you say something scurrilous about someone, your intentions are bad: you mean to damage their reputation or insult them (or quite possibly both).
2 meanings: 1. grossly or obscenely abusive or defamatory 2. characterized by gross or obscene humour.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of scurrilous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
