How to Pronounce Censorious

To pronounce "censorious", say CENS-or-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CENS-or-ious

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💡 Tip for remembering “censorious”

"censorious" has 3 syllables: cens-or-ious.

What does censorious mean?

adjective

  1. Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.
  2. Implying or expressing censure.

    “censorious remarks”

Related words

criticaldamningcondemnatorycensuriouscastigatorycondemnedcaptiousabusive

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How many syllables are in "censorious"?▾

"Censorious" has 3 syllables: cens · or · ious.

What does "censorious" mean?▾

Censorious: Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.

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