UMBRAGE


Meaning of UMBRAGE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ə m-brij

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin umbraticum, neuter of umbraticus of shade, from umbratus, past participle of umbrare to shade, from umbra shade, shadow; akin to Lithuanian unksm ė shadow

Date: 15th century

1 : SHADE , SHADOW

2 : shady branches : FOLIAGE

3 a : an indistinct indication : vague suggestion : HINT b : a reason for doubt : SUSPICION

4 : a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult <took umbrage at the speaker's remarks>

synonyms see OFFENSE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.