Definition of "polemical" [po•lem•ic•al]

• Of, or relating to argument or controversy; polemic or contentious (adjective)
• Aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious. (adjective)
• A diatribe or polemic (noun)

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• "Lambeth council, which is consulting the public on the idea until September 10, admits the debate is "polemical" - with local residents and businesses in favour of a ban but cyclists opposed."
• "It is convenient for many of the Europhiliacs to dismiss much of what Christopher Booker writes as polemical, that is when they are not in total denial mode."
• "Larry J. Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, called the polemical environment in Madison a "raging against the coming of the night" stemming from years of fiscal irresponsibility, and said the pain has just begun."