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Complete Definition of "penumbrous"

English
Pronunciation
IPA|/pɪ�n�mbr�s/ (RP)

Etymology
From New Latin penumbra.

Adjective
penumbrous

  1. partially shaded.

#: the penumbrous calm of the cathedral interior

  1. shady, disreputable, dishonest

#: I wouldn't trust him at all, he seems like a penumbrous character to me.

vi:penumbrous

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