Definitions for: Scurrilous

[adj] expressing offensive reproach

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: abusive, insulting, offensive, opprobrious, scornful

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