Severely critical of others; expressing harsh disapproval or condemnation. Characterized by a tendency to find fault and criticize.
From Latin 'censorius' relating to a censor, from 'censor' (Roman official who supervised morals). The word entered English in the 16th century, evolving from official censorship to general harsh criticism.
Think of a harsh movie censor with a red pen, cutting out everything they disapprove of. A censorious person acts like that censor toward everyone around them!
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