adjective
- using or containing coarse, vulgar, or abusive language
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The critic’s scurrile review shocked readers with its harsh language.
- His scurrile remarks about his opponent were widely condemned.
- The pamphlet contained scurrile attacks on the government.
- She refused to engage with his scurrile comments.
- The debate descended into scurrile name-calling.
- Medieval writers often used scurrile language to mock their enemies.