— opprobriously , adv. — opprobriousness , n.
/euh proh"bree euhs/ , adj.
1. conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
2. outrageously disgraceful or shameful: opprobrious conduct.
[ 1350-1400; ME opprobriosus, equiv. to L opprobri ( um ) OPPROBRIUM + -osus -OUS ]
Syn. 1. reproachful, abusive, vituperative, contemptuous. 2. dishonorable, ignominious.
Ant. 1. laudatory. 2. reputable.