opprobrious

English

Etymology

From Old French oprobrieus, from Late Latin opprobriosus

Adjective

opprobrious (comparative more opprobrious, superlative most opprobrious)

  1. Of or relating to opprobrium or disgrace.
  2. Tending to cause opprobrium.

References

  • opprobrious in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • opprobrious in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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