vitriolically
In scathing manner
In a manner expressing bitter, caustic criticism or hostility.
Vitriolic language burns like acid—the word derives from vitriol, an old name for sulfuric acid.
Someone who speaks vitriolically attacks with corrosive intensity: She vitriolically denounced the proposal, Critics vitriolically dismissed the film as pretentious garbage.
Chemically burning; bitterly mocking
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- acerbicSharp and biting
stinging · searing · savage · lacerating · incisive · piercing · trenchant · excoriating
Persistent bitter displeasure
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- acrimonyBitter ill will
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
enmity · rancor · spite · malice · contempt · disdain · grudge · gall
Extended angry speech
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- invectiveAbusive denunciation
- polemicAggressive argumentative discourse
- screedLong tedious rant
denunciation · excoriation · harangue · rant · attack · broadside · philippic · condemnation
caustic
Chemically burning; bitterly mocking
acerbic · stinging · searing · savage · lacerating · incisive · piercing · trenchant · excoriating · withering
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- acrimonyBitter ill will
antipathy · enmity · rancor · spite · malice · contempt · disdain · grudge · gall · venom
tirade
Extended angry speech
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- invectiveAbusive denunciation
- polemicAggressive argumentative discourse
screed · denunciation · excoriation · harangue · rant · attack · broadside · philippic · condemnation · criticism
vitriolicallylovingly
With deep affection
compassionately · affectionately · benevolently · charitably · sympathetically