Definition of OPPROBRIOUS

opprobrious

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • expressing offensive reproach
  • (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; - Rachel Carson
    • "an opprobrious monument to human greed"

Adj

  • Causing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English opprobrious, from Middle French opprobrieux and its etymon Late Latin opprobriƍsus.

Scrabble Score: 17

opprobrious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
opprobrious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
opprobrious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

opprobrious is a valid Words With Friends word