obloquious

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Definition of obloquious word

noun obloquious Containing obloquy; reproachful. 1

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Parts of speech for Obloquious

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adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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obloquious popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for obloquious

adjective obloquious

insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
calumniating — Present participle of calumniate.
castigating — Present participle of castigate.

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Antonyms for obloquious

adjective obloquious

kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.

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