Containing or derived from sulfur. The sulfurous fumes from the volcano made it difficult to breathe.
Having a yellowish color, similar to that of sulfur. The sulfurous glow of the streetlights gave the city an eerie appearance.
Characterized by a harsh or corrosive tone. His sulfurous remarks during the debate left the audience in shock.
Relating to or suggestive of hell or the underworld; infernal. The preacher warned of sulfurous flames awaiting the wicked.