Synonyms for Sulfurous (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur):
sulphurous
WordNet sense 2 (harsh or corrosive in tone):
acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, venomous, virulent, vitriolic, acerb
WordNet sense 3 (disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ):
unpleasant
WordNet sense 4 (characterized by oppressive heat and humidity):
stifling, sultry
WordNet sense 5 (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):
hot
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