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umbrageous

adjective
um·​bra·​geous | \ ˌəm-ˈbrā-jəs How to pronounce umbrageous (audio) \

Definition of umbrageous

1a : affording shade
b : spotted with shadows
2 : inclined to take offense easily
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Other Words from umbrageous

umbrageously adverb
umbrageousness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for umbrageous

Synonyms

shaded, shadowed, shadowy, shady

Antonyms

exposed, shadeless, sunny

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Examples of umbrageous in a Sentence

the estate's grounds include a delightfully umbrageous grove

First Known Use of umbrageous

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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