Definitions for vituperativevaɪˈtu pər ə tɪv, -pəˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-, vɪ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vi•tu•per•a•tivevaɪˈtu pər ə tɪv, -pəˌreɪ tɪv, -ˈtyu-, vɪ-(adj.)
given to, characterized by, or of the nature of vituperation.
Origin of vituperative:
1720–30
vi•tu′per•a•tive•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
scathing, vituperative(adj)
marked by harshly abusive criticism
"his scathing remarks about silly lady novelists"; "her vituperative railing"
Wiktionary
vituperative(Adjective)
marked by harsh, spoken, or written abuse; abusive, often with ranting or railing
Origin: Formed from vituperatio
Webster Dictionary
Vituperative(adj)
uttering or writing censure; containing, or characterized by, abuse; scolding; abusive
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