adj

censorious

Censorious (adj) means Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.

adj

Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.

Implying or expressing censure.

Tending to engage in or support censorship.

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Etymology

From Latin cēnsōrius (“of or pertaining to a censor; severe”). In sense 3 ("tending to engage in or support censorship"), reanalyzed as censor + -ious.

Rhymes for censorious

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of censorious?

"censorious" (adj) means addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.

What are the different meanings of censorious?

"censorious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners; 2. Implying or expressing censure; 3. Tending to engage in or support censorship.