rancorous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite showing deep-seated resentment
    • preserve...from rancourous envy of the rich"- Aldous Huxley

WordNet

Ran"cor*ous adjective
Etymology
OF. rancuros.
Definitions
  1. Full of rancor; evincing, or caused by, rancor; deeply malignant; implacably spiteful or malicious; intensely virulent.
    So flamed his eyes with rage and rancorous ire. Spenser.

Webster 1913