sulphurous

[suhl-fer-uhs, suhl-fyoor-uhs] / ˈsʌl fər əs, sʌlˈfjʊər əs /

ADJECTIVE

infernal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demonic devilish hellish malevolent wicked

STRONG

lower

WEAK

accursed blamed blasted chthonian confounded cursed cussed damnable diabolical execrable fiendish malicious monstrous nether satanic subterranean

Antonyms

STRONGEST

angelic godlike good moral

WEAK

heavenly otherworldly

ADJECTIVE

scathing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

biting caustic harsh mordant sarcastic scorching searing trenchant withering

WEAK

belittling brutal burning cruel cutting mordacious salty scornful severe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle kind mild nice

WEAK

generous praising

Example Sentences

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Enemata, composed of mag. sulphas and warm water, were frequently thrown into the intestines; as soon as one came away another was thrown up.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

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