scurrilous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
    abusive; opprobrious.

WordNet

Scur"ril*ous adjective
Etymology
See Scurrile.
Definitions
  1. Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant; as, a scurrilous fellow.
  2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language.
    The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment. Macaulay.
    Syn. -- Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mounthed; indecent; scurrile; mean. -- Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv. -- Scur"ril*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913