What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sulphureous
Example
The sulphureous odor coming from the hot springs was overwhelming. [sulphureous: adjective]
Example
The geysers in Yellowstone National Park emit sulphureous gases. [sulphureous: adjective]
brimstone
Example
The miners extracted brimstone from the sulfur deposits. [brimstone: noun]
Example
The preacher warned of the eternal fires of brimstone and damnation. [brimstone: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sulphureous is more commonly used than brimstone in scientific or technical contexts, but neither word is commonly used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sulphureous and brimstone?
Sulphureous is more formal than brimstone, which is considered archaic or poetic.
