scurrile
English
Etymology
From French scurrile, from Latin scurrilis.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈskʌɹaɪl/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈskɝɹɪl/, /ˈskɝɹaɪl/
Adjective
scurrile (comparative more scurrile, superlative most scurrile)
- (archaic) Scurrilous.
- 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, III.1.1.i:
- ’Tis not scurrile this, but chaste, honest, most part serious, and even of religion itself.
- 1668, Thomas Spratt, The Works of Mr Abraham Cowley Preface
- the wretched affectation of scurril laughter
- 1822, [Walter Scott], Peveril of the Peak. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to IV), Edinburgh: […] Archibald Constable and Co.; London: Hurst, Robinson, and Co., OCLC 2392685:
- A scurrile or obscene jest […] will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name.
- 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, III.1.1.i:
Italian
Etymology
From Latin scurrīlis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /skurˈri.le/
- Rhymes: -ile
- Hyphenation: scur‧rì‧le
Adjective
scurrile (plural scurrili)
- scurrilous, coarse
Derived terms
- scurrilmente
Related terms
- scurrilità
Further reading
- scurrile in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana