Um-brā'ġeoŭs, a.

adjective

(Synop., § 130), a. [Fr. ombrageux, Lat. umbraticus, from umbra, a shade.]

  1. Forming, or affording, a shade; shading; as, umbrageous trees or foliage.
  2. Shady; shaded. “Umbrageous grots and caves of cool recess.” Milton.
  3. Not easily perceived, as if from being darkened or shaded; obscure. [Obs.] Wotton.
  4. Feeling jealousy or umbrage; taking umbrage, or disposed to take umbrage. [Obs.]