sulphureous

/sʌlˈfjʊriəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing sulfur; having the smell or color of sulfur.
    • Miners often work in areas with sulphureous gases that require special breathing equipment.
    • The old volcano still released sulphureous fumes from cracks in the rock.
    • The hot spring had a strong sulphureous smell that reminded me of rotten eggs.
  2. Fiery, hellish, or angry in character or appearance.
    • The movie's villain had a sulphureous personality, full of rage and destruction.
    • Her sulphureous glare made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
    • The preacher delivered a sulphureous sermon about the dangers of greed.
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