CAPTIOUS


Meaning of CAPTIOUS in English

adj. Function: adjective

Synonyms: CRITICAL 1, carping, caviling, cavillous, censorious, critic, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical

Related Words: demanding, exacting, finicky; contrary, perverse; irritable, peevish, petulant, snappish, snappy, testy

Contrasted Words: judicious, sensible, wise; rational, reasonable; knowing, knowledgeable

Antonyms: appreciative

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.