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Definitions

scurrilous

[skur-uh-luhs, skuhr-] / ˈskɜr ə ləs, ˈskʌr- /
ADJECTIVE
foul-mouthed, vulgar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defamatory indecent insulting lewd obscene offending outrageous salacious scandalous slanderous
WEAK
abusive coarse contumelious dirty filthy foul gross infamous invective low nasty offensive opprobrious raunchy ribald scabrous shameless smutty truculent vituperative vituperatory vituperous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clean decent moral pure
WEAK
polite upright

Example Sentences

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But Prime Minister Keir Starmer vehemently denied the accusations in parliament as "a red herring" and "completely scurrilous".

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

“This civil lawsuit based upon 30-plus-year-old allegations is filled with scurrilous lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations regarding Linda McMahon,” she said.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

Middlesbrough, who host Swansea in the Championship on Saturday, backed the "strongest possible action" being taken against "scurrilous individuals" who caused disorder in the town.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

But there is no such right, and Fox’s claim was not only faulty but scurrilous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023

“He’s a scurrilous dog, that man,” she muttered.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.