What does virago mean?
Virago means A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation..
Virago
/vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation..
Definitions by Sense
- A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
- A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
- A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.
Example Sentences
Not unnaturally, “Auntie” took this communication in bad part. Thus outraged, she showed herself to be a bold as well as a furious virago. Next day she found her way to their lodgings and tried to recover her ward by the hair of the head.
Joan was all Arden, grinning there, siding with her virago mother.
Synonyms for virago
Antonyms for virago
Related Words
Word Forms
- viragos
- viragoes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for virago?
Common synonyms include shrew, termagant, battle axe, bitch.
What is the opposite of virago?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use virago in a sentence?
Not unnaturally, “Auntie” took this communication in bad part. Thus outraged, she showed herself to be a bold as well as a furious virago. Next day she found her way to their lodgings and tried to recover her ward by the hair of the head.
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