An acrimonious dispute broke out between the drivers who had the accident. Our interlocutors were never arrogant or acrimonious, but earnestly inquiring, seeking patiently to understand another point of view (Harper's).
SYNONYM(S): acrid, biting.Useful english dictionary. 2012.
mis´cel|la´ne|ous|ness — mis|cel|la|ne|ous «MIHS uh LAY nee uhs», adjective. 1. not all of one kind or nature; of mixed composition or character: »The boy had a miscellaneous collection of stones, butterflies, marbles, stamps, birds nests, and many other things. My… … Useful english dictionary
co´e|ta´ne|ous|ness — co|e|ta|ne|ous «KOH ih TAY nee uhs», adjective. of the same age or duration; contemporary; coeval. ╂[< Latin coaetāneus (with English ous) of the same age < co together + aetās, ātis age] –co´e|ta´ne|ous|ly, adverb. –co´e|ta´ne|ous|ness,… … Useful english dictionary
con´sen|ta´ne|ous|ness — con|sen|ta|ne|ous «KON sehn TAY nee uhs», adjective. 1. agreeing; accordant; suited. 2. done by common consent; unanimous; concurrent. ╂[< Latin consentāneus (with English ous) agreeing < consentīre; see etym. under … Useful english dictionary
del´e|te´ri|ous|ness — del|e|te|ri|ous «DEHL uh TIHR ee uhs», adjective. causing harm; injurious: » Tis pity wine should be so deleterious (Byron). The deleterious genetic effects [of radiation] would persist for hundreds of generations (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists) … Useful english dictionary
ho´mo|ge´ne|ous|ness — ho|mo|ge|ne|ous «HOH muh JEE nee uhs, JEEN yuhs HOM uh », adjective. 1. of the same kind, nature, or character; similar: »a dull city of homogeneous buildings. SYNONYM(S): alike, congruous. 2. made up of similar elements or parts; of uniform… … Useful english dictionary
mer´i|to´ri|ous|ness — mer|i|to|ri|ous «MEHR uh TR ee uhs, TOHR », adjective. deserving reward or praise; having merit; worthy: »His work at school was meritorious but not brilliant. SYNONYM(S): commendable, praiseworthy. ╂[< Latin meritōrius (with English ous) of… … Useful english dictionary
mul´ti|far´i|ous|ness — mul|ti|far|i|ous «MUHL tuh FAIR ee uhs», adjective. 1. having many different parts, elements, or forms; having great variety: »…the machinery of high politics the incessant and multifarious business of a great State (Lytton Strachey). 2. many and … Useful english dictionary
o´dor|if´er|ous|ness — o|dor|if|er|ous «OH duh RIHF uhr uhs», adjective. 1. giving forth an odor, especially a pleasant odor; fragrant: »The rose is an odoriferous flower. SYNONYM(S): aromatic. 2. giving forth an unpleasant or foul odor: »an odoriferous slum; ...… … Useful english dictionary
so´po|rif´er|ous|ness — so|po|rif|er|ous «SOH puh RIHF uhr uhs, SOP uh », adjective. bringing sleep; causing sleep. ╂[< Latin sopōrifer (< sopor, ōris deep sleep + ferre to bring) + English ous] –so´po|rif´er|ous|ly, adverb. –so´po|rif´er|ous|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
cer´e|mo´ni|ous|ness — cer|e|mo|ni|ous «SEHR uh MOH nee uhs», adjective. 1. full of ceremony: »a ceremonious religion. There was a ceremonious unveiling of the statue. 2. very formal; extremely polite: »a ceremonious welcome. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under ceremonial. (Cf … Useful english dictionary
