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The definition of vitriolic is something said or written that is very caustic or biting.

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An example of a vitriolic comment is to say something very nasty and cruel to someone.

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See vitriolic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, like, or derived from a vitriol
extremely biting or caustic; sharp and bitter: vitriolic talk

Origin: Fr vitriolique

See vitriolic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.
Bitterly scathing; caustic: vitriolic criticism.

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