sulfurous

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
  2. adjective harsh or corrosive in tone
  3. adjective characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

Etymology

From Latin sulphurōsus. By surface analysis, sulfur + -ous.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sulphurous

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