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sulfurous

DEFINITIONS OF: sulfurous

1

adj of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur

Synonyms:
sulphurous

adj characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

“the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm”
Synonyms:
stifling, sulphurous, sultry
hot
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

adj harsh or corrosive in tone

“a sulfurous denunciation”
Synonyms:
acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic
unpleasant
disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings
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