Affronted
adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 simple past and past participle of affront form-of, participle, past
"They simply cannot deliver what they promised. Nor will an affronted, alienated Brussels help them do so."
- 1 Offended; having taken umbrage.
"I feel very, very affronted by this process which did not include us, at least in the interview stage so we could have the benefit of an exchange with these individuals."
- 2 Synonym of affronté.
"PROVENANCE The arms on f.25 are argent a lion rampant affronted azure, with claws and tongue gules; these are perhaps the arms of Acciajaoli, of Florence (cf. the sale in these rooms, 7 December 1992, lot 74), or Nini, of Siena[…]"
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More examples"O Muse, assist me and inspire my song, / the various causes and the crimes relate, / for what affronted majesty, what wrong / to injured Godhead, what offence so great / Heaven's Queen resenting, with remorseless hate, / could one renowned for piety compel / to brave such troubles, and endure the weight / of toils so many and so huge. O tell / how can in heavenly minds such fierce resentment dwell?"
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