umbrageous

adjective

um·​bra·​geous ˌəm-ˈbrā-jəs 

1

a

: affording shade

b

: spotted with shadows

2

: inclined to take offense easily

umbrageously adverb

umbrageousness noun

Synonyms

• shady
• shaded
• shadowy
• darkened
• shadowed

Examples of umbrageous in a Sentence

the estate's grounds include a delightfully umbrageous grove

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for umbrageous

• advantageous
• contagious
• courageous
• outrageous
• disadvantageous