curmudgeonous en · ADJ
Etymology
From curmudgeon + -ous.
Meanings
-
Synonym of curmudgeonly.
The team grew fond of their gruff, curmudgeonous supervisor and feted him with a party upon his retirement.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most curmudgeonous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more curmudgeonous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |