Umbrageous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Filled with shade; "the shady side of the street"; "the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed"; "we sat on rocks in a shadowy cove"; "cool umbrageous woodlands".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The dense foliage created a tranquil and umbrageous atmosphere in the forest.
- The umbrageous valley, sheltered from the direct sunlight, was home to a variety of rare and exotic plants.
- As we walked through the garden, we sought refuge under the umbrageous arbor, its branches heavy with vines and flowers.
- The umbrageous recesses of the cave provided a perfect hiding place for the weary travelers.
- The painter's use of chiaroscuro emphasized the umbrageous areas of the landscape, drawing the viewer's eye to the play of light and shadow.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Angered at something unjust or wrong; "an indignant denial"; "incensed at the judges' unfairness"; "a look of outraged disbelief"; "umbrageous at the loss of their territory".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The activist was umbrageous at the government's decision to cut funding for the local community center.
- The team was umbrageous at the referee's biased calls, which they felt had cost them the game.
- She was umbrageous at the way her boss had spoken to her in front of her colleagues.
- The crowd was umbrageous at the news of the company's plan to lay off hundreds of workers.
- The community was umbrageous at the lack of action taken by the authorities to address the pollution in their neighborhood.