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noxious

adjective

Simple meaning

Injurious to physical or mental health.

Pronunciation

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nahkshuhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈnɑkʃəs

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Harmful; injurious.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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  • “Noxious chemical wastes.”adjective

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • harmful

    Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.

  • injurious

    Causing physical harm or injury.

  • hurtful

    Tending to impair or damage.

  • pestilent

    Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.

  • corrupting

    Harmful to the mind or morals.

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Synonyms

Sense: harmful

banefuldeleteriousFormalcorrupting

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