English Explanatory Dictionary

umbrageous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having or providing shade; shady.
  2. Irritable, easily upset.

Pronunciation

/ʌmˈbɹeɪdʒəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-umbrageous.wav

Word forms

umbrageous more umbrageous most umbrageous

Etymology

From Middle French ombrageux, or from umbrage + -ous.

Synonyms

umbrose

Related words

umbrous umbral

Derived words

umbrageously umbrageousness
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