Censoriously: meaning, definitions and examples

critical judgment

Censoriously describes an action taken with a critical or harsh attitude, often expressing disapproval. It implies a tendency to find fault or criticize others decisively and often publicly. The term is usually associated with judgments made in a moral or ethical context. When someone speaks or acts censoriously, they do so with an air of authority, asserting their stance in a way that may discourage dissent.

critically, disapprovingly, harshly, judgmentally

Examples of usage

• She spoke censoriously about the film's portrayal of history.

• His censoriously delivered review led to a heated debate.

• The committee met censoriously to discuss the proposal.