1. using or characterized by vulgar, abusive, or coarse language
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The scurril pamphlet contained harsh attacks on the politician’s character.
• His scurril remarks offended everyone at the dinner party.
• The author avoided scurril language in favor of more dignified criticism.
• Medieval writers often employed scurril humor to mock their enemies.
• The debate descended into scurril name-calling rather than reasoned argument.