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- [uh-proh-bree-uh s]
- /əˈproʊ bri əs/
- /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-proh-bree-uh s]
- /əˈproʊ bri əs/
Definitions of opprobrious word
- adjective opprobrious conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives. 1
- adjective opprobrious outrageously disgraceful or shameful: opprobrious conduct. 1
- noun opprobrious (of language) expressing opprobrium. 1
- adjective opprobrious censuring 1
- adjective opprobrious expressing scorn, disgrace, or contempt 0
- adjective opprobrious shameful or infamous 0
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Origin of opprobrious
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin opprobriōsus, equivalent to Latin opprobri(um) opprobrium + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Opprobrious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
opprobrious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opprobrious
adjective opprobrious
- scornful — full of scorn; derisive; contemptuous: He smiled in a scornful way.
- contemptuous — If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all.
- excoriating — Present participle of excoriate.
- damning — If you describe evidence or a report as damning, you mean that it suggests very strongly that someone is guilty of a crime or has made a serious mistake.
- reproachful — full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
Antonyms for opprobrious
adjective opprobrious
- approving — An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it.
- glorious — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
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