UMBRAGE


Meaning of UMBRAGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈəm-brij ]

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 unksmė 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's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.