opprobrious
adjective | /opprobrious/
(of language) expressing scorn or criticism
opprobrious
adjective | /opprobrious/
Advanced WordsHARD(of language) expressing scorn or criticism
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Examples
"He responded to the opprobrious comments with dignity."
"The article included opprobrious language toward the CEO."
Mnemonic Trick
OPPROBRIOUS → OPPROACH (opprobrium) → think OPPro + BRUISE: words that bruise — scornful.
Etymology
From Latin opprobrium “disgrace, reproach.”
Refers to scornful or abusive remarks.
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