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sulphurous

UK
/ˈsʌl.fər.əs/
US
/ˈsʌl.fɚ.əs/

Translations

sulphurousadjective
more sulphurous
Comp.
most sulphurous
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌl.fər.əs/
US
/ˈsʌl.fɚ.əs/
The sulphurous smell of the hot springs was overwhelming.
Серный запах горячих источников был подавляющим.
Synonyms
sulfurous
sulphuric
foul
noisome
malodorous

Definitions

sulphurousadjective
Containing or derived from sulfur.
The sulphurous fumes from the volcano made it difficult to breathe.
Having a yellowish color, similar to that of sulfur.
The artist used a sulphurous hue to depict the sunset in his painting.
Characterized by a harsh or caustic quality, often used to describe language or speech.
The politician's sulphurous remarks during the debate shocked the audience.
Hellish or infernal; associated with the fires of hell or damnation.
The preacher spoke of a sulphurous pit awaiting the unrepentant.
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