"Scurrilous" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Scurrilous" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Scurrilous" Meaning
Scurrilous refers to something that is defamatory, abusive, or insulting in a way that insults someone's character or reputation. It can also describe something that is scandalous, outrageous, or immoral.
"Scurrilous" Examples
Scurrilous
| Usage Example | Category | Part of Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| I wouldn't trust a neighbor who spreads scurrilous rumors about me. | Negative | Noun |
| The scurrilous attack on her character was done by a known petitioner who lost to her in the election. | Negative | Adjective |
| The scandal left her reputation in tatters and earned her the scurrilous nature of the public. | Negative | Adjective |
| Such rumormongering are scurrilous and can damage someone's life for good. | Negative | Noun |
| The tone of the novel became increasingly scurrilous towards the end where the author questions the purity of her soul. | Negative | Adjective |
"Scurrilous" Similar Words
Scuppering
To thwart or ruin a plan or scheme, often by an unexpected event or discovery.<br><br>Example: "The surprise inspection scuppered the plans for the surprise party."
Scuppernong
Scuppers
Scur
Scurry: to move rapidly or quickly, often in a nimble or nimble-footed way, like a small hurried animal.
Scurried
Scurries
To move quickly and suddenly in a short, fast movement, often because you are frightened or are looking for food.
Scurrile
Scurrile refers to abusive or insulting; using scornful or contemptuous language. It can also describe something that is indecent, obscene, or impure. In a broader sense, it can be used to describe someone or something that is loathsome or have no moral principles.<br><br>In the 16th century, the word "scurrile" came from the Latin "scurrilis", which means "scornful" or " ranch".
Scurrility
Scurrility refers to the use of abusive or obscene language in a way that is intended to insult or offend someone, typically in a public manner. It can also refer to the quality of being indecent, obscene, or obscene-like; something that is coarse or indecent, often in a way that is intentionally provocative or insulting.
Scurrilously
Scurrilously means: in a scurrilous or slanderous manner; in a way that is insulting and contemptible.<br><br>Example: The gossip blog wrote scurrilously about the celebrity's personal life, leading to a defamation lawsuit.<br><br>Synonyms: vituperatively, calumniously, libelously, malignantly<br><br>Antonyms: complimentarily, eulogistically, laudatory
Scurry
Scurrying
Running or moving quickly and hastily, as if in small, rapid steps. Often used to describe small, nimble animals such as mice or insects.
Scurviness
The quality of lacking freshness, or fine flavor, especially in meat <br><br>Example: The old fish had a scurviness from being left out for too long.
Scurvy
Scutage
Scutal
Scutari