# vitriolically

**Pronunciation:** /ˌvɪtriˈɒlɪkli/ · vit-ree-OL-ih-klee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a manner filled with bitter, caustic, or malicious criticism.

## Examples

- He spoke vitriolically about his former business partner during the board meeting.
- The political debate turned ugly as both candidates attacked each other vitriolically.
- She responded vitriolically to the suggestion that her research was flawed.

## Synonyms

- harshly — General term for severe or unkind treatment.
- bitterly — Focuses on the resentment or pain behind the criticism.
- caustically — Implies a stinging, burning quality to the words.
- acrimoniously — Suggests a sharp, angry, and ill-natured tone.
- virulently — Implies a poisonous, extremely hostile, or hateful quality.

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