a. [ L. opprobriosus, fr. opprobrium. See Opprobrium. ] 1. Expressive of opprobrium; attaching disgrace; reproachful; scurrilous; as, opprobrious language. [ 1913 Webster ] They . . . vindicate themselves in terms no less opprobrious than those by which they are attacked. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Infamous; despised; rendered hateful; as, an opprobrious name. [ 1913 Webster ] This dark, opprobrious den of shame. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] -- Op*pro"bri*ous*ly, adv. -- Op*pro"bri*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ] | 