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Scurrilously: meaning, definitions and examples

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scurrilously

 

[ หˆskษ™rษชlษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma escandalosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเค—เฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schimpflich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะฝะดะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obscenicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ชๅฃใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scandaleusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escandalosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑr bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š•์„ค๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ูุงุญุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ urรกลพlivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ urรกลพlivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—ไฟ—ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vulgarnamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimmilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทะฐา›ั‹ะปั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸaฤŸฤฑlayฤฑcฤฑ bir ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escandalosamente

Word origin

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.