noisome — having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or noxious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or noxious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɔɪsəm/
Example Sentences
- The noisome cheese was so pungent that even the mice avoided it.
- Workers had to wear masks to protect themselves from the noisome chemicals.
- The noisome garbage dump could be smelled from miles away.
noisome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɔɪsəm/]
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or noxious
The noisome fumes from the old dump made everyone cover their noses.
What was wholesome turned loathsome and noisome!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'noysome', combining the old form 'noy' (meaning to annoy or harm) with the suffix '-some'. Despite common confusion, it has no connection to 'noise' but relates to causing harm or offense.
Breakdown
noy- (to harm/annoy, from Old French 'anoier') + -some (having the quality of)
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📝Examples
“The noisome cheese was so pungent that even the mice avoided it.”
“Workers had to wear masks to protect themselves from the noisome chemicals.”
“The noisome garbage dump could be smelled from miles away.”
“His noisome socks were so bad that plants wilted when he walked by.”
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