What does nimious mean?
Nimious means (Scotland, law, obsolete) Excessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious..
Nimious
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(Scotland, law, obsolete) Excessive; extravagant; inordinate; vexatious..
Example Sentences
But instead of that, they raised this prejudicial question, and upon that ensues a litigation, the most nimious I ever saw, even on the part of a corporate body, whose annals generally abound with instances of nimious procedure.
The remaining grounds are, that the facts proved did not warrant a conviction, and that the proceedings were nimious and oppressive, and I am of the opinion that these are grounds on which this Bill of Suspension cannot be sustained.
Synonyms for nimious
Antonyms for nimious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more nimious
- most nimious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nimious?
Common synonyms include onerous, unrestrained, arduous, backbreaking.
What is the opposite of nimious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nimious in a sentence?
But instead of that, they raised this prejudicial question, and upon that ensues a litigation, the most nimious I ever saw, even on the part of a corporate body, whose annals generally abound with instances of nimious procedure.
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