UMBRAGEOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

umbrageously (comparative more umbrageously, superlative most umbrageously)

In an umbrageous manner.

Source: Wiktionary

UMBRAGEOUS

Um*bra"geous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. ombraqeux shy, skittish, suspicious, in OF. also, shady. See Umbrage.]

1. Forming or affording a shade; shady; shaded; as, umbrageous trees or foliage. Umbrageous grots and caves Of cool recess, o'er which the mantling vine Lays forth her purple grape. Milton.

2. Not easily perceived, as if from being darkened or shaded; obscure. [Obs.] Sir H. Wotton.

3. Feeling jealousy or umbrage; taking, or disposed to take, umbrage; suspicious. [Obs.] Bp. Warburton.

– Um*bra"geous*ly, adv.

– Um*bra"geous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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