sulfurous

/ˈsʌlfərəs/

Other forms: sulfurously

Definitions of sulfurous

1. adjective

   of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
   synonyms: sulphurous
2. adjective

   characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
   “the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm”

   synonyms: stifling, sulphurous, sultry

   hot

   used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
3. adjective

   harsh or corrosive in tone
   “a sulfurous denunciation”

   synonyms: acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, astringent, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic

   unpleasant

   disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings