CAPTIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Captious.

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Example: "A captious pedant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.

Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.

"He was known for his captious nature, always finding fault in everyone's work."

"Her captious remarks during the meeting made it difficult for anyone to present their ideas."

"The captious customer complained about every little detail of the meal."

"The professor had a captious attitude towards his students, never acknowledging their hard work."

"She had a captious eye for fashion, always critiquing others' outfits."

Is CAPTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, captious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAPTIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CAPTIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, captious is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
CAPTIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CAPTIOUS a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, captious is valid for WordFeud

Valid Word
CAPTIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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