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 […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
• “opprobrious”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.