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scurrilously

/skəˈrɪljəsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does scurrilously mean?

adverb

In a scurrilous manner; with a tendency to be abusive or insulting. Used to describe something that is done in a way that is considered to be impolite or unseemly.

Example

"She spoke scurrilously about her rival, making personal attacks that were not relevant to the debate."

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