Vitriolic – Filled with criticism and anger

(Pronounced vi-tree-ol-ik)

To remember the definition of the word vitriolic, use the following mnemonic:

The vitreous enamel art created by the workaholic (vitriolic) filled the public with much anger and criticism.

Examples of vitriolic in a sentence

I asked their opinions on my outfit but their vitriolic responses hurt my feelings.

Your vitriolic attitude is not welcome here.

There were reports of a vitriolic row resulting in a fight on the playground.