Associations to the word «Captious»
Noun
Adverb
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Wiktionary
CAPTIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
CAPTIOUS, adjective. Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky
Dictionary definition
CAPTIOUS, adjective. Tending to find and call attention to faults; "a captious pedant"; "an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor".
Wise words
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one
good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible,
speak a few sensible words.