All 9 Uses of
reproach
in
The Scarlet Pimpernel
- He was always irreproachable dressed, and wore the exaggerated "Incroyable" fashions, which had just crept across from Paris to England, with the perfect good taste innate in an English gentleman.†
Chpt 6 *irreproachable = beyond criticismstandard affixes: The prefix ir- is often used in front of words that start with R to mean not. That reverses the meaning of the word as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible. The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable.
- On this special afternoon in September, in spite of the long journey by coach, in spite of rain and mud, his coat set irreproachably across his fine shoulders, his hands looked almost femininely white, as they emerged through billowy frills of finest Mechline lace: the extravagantly short-waisted satin coat, wide-lapelled waistcoat, and tight-fitting striped breeches, set off his massive figure to perfection, and in repose one might have admired so fine a specimen of English manhood, until the foppish ways, the affected movements, the perpetual inane laugh, brought one's admiration of Sir Percy Blakeney to an abrupt close.†
Chpt 6irreproachably = in a way that is not subject to criticismstandard prefix: The prefix "ir-" in irreproachably means not and reverses the meaning of reproachably. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.
- Not far from Lord Grenville's elbow, leaning against one of the console tables, Chauvelin, in his irreproachable black costume, was taking a quiet survey of the brilliant throng.†
Chpt 11irreproachable = beyond criticismstandard affixes: The prefix ir- is often used in front of words that start with R to mean not. That reverses the meaning of the word as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible. The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable.
- Both the young men looked a little haggard and anxious, but otherwise they were irreproachably dressed, and there was not the slightest sign, about their courtly demeanour, of the terrible catastrophe, which they must have felt hovering round them and round their chief.†
Chpt 12irreproachably = in a way that is not subject to criticismstandard prefix: The prefix "ir-" in irreproachably means not and reverses the meaning of reproachably. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.
- it was monstrous; her brother's kind, gentle face, so full of love for her, seemed to be looking reproachfully at her.†
Chpt 13reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
- He had changed his gorgeous ball costume, but was as usual irreproachably and richly apparelled in a suit of fine cloth, with lace jabot and ruffles, high top-boots, and riding breeches.†
Chpt 17irreproachably = in a way that is not subject to criticismstandard prefix: The prefix "ir-" in irreproachably means not and reverses the meaning of reproachably. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.
- "You are not listening, CHERIE," said Suzanne, reproachfully, as she paused in her long, highly interesting narrative.†
Chpt 19reproachfully = in a manner that criticizes
- As usual, his get-up was absolutely irreproachable, the fine Mechlin lace at his neck and wrists were immaculate and white, his fair hair was carefully brushed, and he carried his eyeglass with his usual affected gesture.†
Chpt 25irreproachable = beyond criticismstandard affixes: The prefix ir- is often used in front of words that start with R to mean not. That reverses the meaning of the word as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible. The suffix "-able" means able to be. This is the same pattern you see in words like breakable, understandable, and comfortable.
- Suzanne's eyes will not greet me in England with reproachful looks, then it will be my turn to rest.†
Chpt 31reproachful = critical (full of criticism)
Definition:
a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shame
The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach.
"Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.
"Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.