Scurrilously: meaning, definitions and examples
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scurrilously
[ หskษrษชlษsli ]
language use
Scurrilously refers to the use of vulgar or abusive language, often in a scornful or derogatory manner. It can describe speech or writing that is intentionally offensive or contemptuous, often targeting particular individuals or groups. The term conveys a sense of indignation and often implies that the language used is not just rude, but also lacking in moral decency. This adverb is often used in contexts where someone's words are not just harsh, but also unjustly critical or defamatory.
Synonyms
abusive, derogatory, scandalous, slanderous.
Examples of usage
- He spoke scurrilously about his opponents during the debate.
- The article was filled with scurrilously written insults.
- They were scurrilously attacked in the press for their decisions.
- She scurrilously mocked his efforts to improve the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "scurrilously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de forma escandalosa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฆเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schimpflich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan kasar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะฐะฝะดะฐะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ obscenicznie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆชๅฃใง
๐ซ๐ท scandaleusement
๐ช๐ธ escandalosamente
๐น๐ท aฤฤฑr bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ค๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ูุงุญุด
๐จ๐ฟ urรกลพlivฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ urรกลพlivo
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒไฟๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ vulgarnamente
๐ฎ๐ธ grimmilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะทะฐาัะปัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ แแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลaฤฤฑlayฤฑcฤฑ bir ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ escandalosamente
Etymology
The term 'scurrilously' is derived from the adjective 'scurrilous', which has its roots in the Latin word 'scurrilis', meaning 'like a buffoon' or 'pertaining to a jest'. This Latin term itself comes from 'scurra', which means 'a buffoon or jester'. The use of the word dates back to the early 17th century in English, where it primarily described a quality of speech or writing that was characterized by vile or defamatory language. Over time, 'scurrilous' adopted a more specific connotation of being not only rude or disrespectful but also maliciously intended. The adverb 'scurrilously' evolved from this foundational meaning, retaining the association with harshness and impropriety in language. Its use reflects a longstanding tradition in literature and speech, where satire and ridicule are employed for social commentary, often crossing the boundary into scandalous or defamatory expression.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,983, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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- 41982 dumbfounding
- 41983 scurrilously
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