vitriolic
advancedC1/ˌvɪtrɪˈɒlɪk/ · vi-tri-o-lic
filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Meanings
filled with bitter criticism or malice.
تلخ تنقید یا حقارت سے بھرا ہوا۔
زہر آتش
zehar aatish
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- vitriolic criticism
- vitriolic comments
- vitriolic debate
Example Sentences
Her vitriolic remarks during the meeting shocked everyone present.
کانفرنس کے دوران اس کے زہر آتش کے ریمارکس نے وہاں موجود سب کو حیران کر دیا۔
Conference ke doran is ke zehar aatish ke remarks ne wahan maujood sab ko hairan kar diya.
The author's vitriolic review of the film led to widespread controversy.
مصنف کی فلم کی زہر آتش میں تنقید نے بڑے پیمانے پر تنازعہ پیدا کیا۔
Musannif ki film ki zehar aatish mein tanqeed ne bade paimane par tanaza paida kiya.
Political debates often turn vitriolic as tempers flare.
سیاسی مباحثے اکثر زہر آتش میں تبدیل ہو جاتے ہیں جب مزاج گرم ہو جاتا ہے۔
Siyasi mubahasay aksar zehar aatish mein tabdeel ho jate hain jab mizaj garm ho jata hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of the term 'vitriol' which is a kind of acid that can burn; similarly, vitriolic comments can burn the feelings.
Imagine a caustic acid burning through materials, representing biting remarks.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کڑوا ہو جاؤ محبت میں؛ زہر آتش ہو جاؤ دوستی میں
Karwa ho jao mohabbat mein; zehar aatish ho jao dosti mein
Bitter in love; become vitriolic in friendship
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں زہر آتش ہے، وہاں محبت نہیں
Jahan zehar aatish hai, wahan mohabbat nahin
Where there is vitriol, there is no love.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "vitriolum" — sulfuric acid
First known use: 17th century
The word 'vitriolic' derives from the Latin word 'vitriolum,' referring to a sulfuric acid that was historically used in the process of alchemy, which metaphorically relates to the sharp, caustic nature of harsh criticism.