Exceptious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈsɛpʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Exceptious is an adjective meaning (obsolete) Apt to take exception, or to object; captious, complaining.
Meaning
(obsolete) Apt to take exception, or to object; captious, complaining.
Example Sentences
Tom. So, did you mark the dulness of her parting now? Alon. What dulness? Thou art so exceptious still.
The company, who were not at all exceptious, seemed extremely well pleased with every particular of the entertainment […].
And lastly, how shall many seeming Clashings, and dark Passages in Sacred History and Chronology be placed in such a Light, as may throughly satisfy, or at least effectually silence the Doubtful and Exceptious?
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include objectable, objectionable, oppugnable, gripeworthy, annoyable, irritable.
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