umbrageous

adjective

um·​bra·​geous ˌəm-ˈbrā-jəs How to pronounce umbrageous (audio)
1
a
: affording shade
b
: spotted with shadows
2
: inclined to take offense easily
umbrageously adverb
umbrageousness noun

Examples of umbrageous in a Sentence

the estate's grounds include a delightfully umbrageous grove

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of umbrageous was in 1587

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Cite this Entry

“Umbrageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/umbrageous. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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