noisome
adjective | /noisome/
harmful to health; having a foul odour
noisome
adjective | /noisome/
Advanced WordsHARDharmful to health; having a foul odour
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Examples
"The factory emitted a noisome smell that drove residents indoors."
"Stagnant water can become noisome and unhealthy."
Mnemonic Trick
NOISOME → NOISY + SOME: noisy stink — remember foul/unhealthy smell.
Etymology
From Old English nosoma “offensive,” from nasu (nose) root.
Now means foul-smelling or harmful.
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