bitter vs vitriolic

vitriolic vs bitter

bitter is a noun but vitriolic is not a noun.

bitter and vitriolic both are adjectives.

bitter is a verb but vitriolic is not a verb.

bitter is an adverb but vitriolic is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bitter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
vitriolic	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, bitter and vitriolic are synonyms defined as:

bitter and vitriolic: harsh or corrosive in tone

Other synonyms of bitter include acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent.

bitter (noun)	vitriolic (noun)
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

bitter (adjective)	vitriolic (adjective)
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity	of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
very difficult to accept or bear	harsh or corrosive in tone
causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
expressive of severe grief or regret
causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
harsh or corrosive in tone

bitter (verb)	vitriolic (verb)
make bitter

bitter (adverb)	vitriolic (adverb)
extremely and sharply

Difference between bitter and vitriolic

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