adj
umbrageous
Umbrageous (adj) means casting or giving shade; shaded.
adj
1
Casting or giving shade; shaded.
"A movement in the umbrageous undergrowth betrays the presence of something leaping from the ferns."
— Tim Flannery, Europe: A Natural History (2018)
2
Easily annoyed and quick to take offence.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle French ombrageux, or is formed from umbrage plus -ous.
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What is the meaning of umbrageous?
"umbrageous" (adj) means casting or giving shade; shaded.
What is another word for umbrageous?
Other words for "umbrageous" include indignant, incensed, shady, outraged, shadowy, shadowed.
What is the opposite of umbrageous?
Opposites of "umbrageous" include clear, imperturbable.
What are the different meanings of umbrageous?
"umbrageous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Casting or giving shade; shaded; 2. Easily annoyed and quick to take offence.
