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noisome

Q: How is the word 'noisome' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of noisome are fetid , fusty , malodorous , musty , putrid , rank , and stinking . While all these words mean "bad-smelling," noisome adds a suggestion of being harmful or unwholesome as well as offensive. // a stagnant, noisome sewer

Q: How do 'fusty' and 'musty' relate to one another, in the sense of 'noisome'?

Both fusty and musty suggest lack of fresh air and sunlight, fusty also implying prolonged uncleanliness, musty stressing the effects of dampness, mildew, or age. // a fusty attic // the musty odor of a damp cellar

Q: When could 'malodorous' be used to replace 'noisome'?

The words malodorous and noisome are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, malodorous may range from the unpleasant to the strongly offensive. // malodorous fertilizers

Q: When might 'putrid' be a better fit than 'noisome'?

While the synonyms putrid and noisome are close in meaning, putrid implies particularly the sickening odor of decaying organic matter. // the putrid smell of rotting fish

Q: When is it sensible to use 'rank' instead of 'noisome'?

While in some cases nearly identical to noisome , rank suggests a strong unpleasant smell. // rank cigar smoke

Q: How are the words 'stinking' and 'fetid' related as synonyms of 'noisome'?

Both stinking and fetid suggest the foul or disgusting. // prisoners were held in stinking cells // the fetid odor of skunk cabbage

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1 bad for the well-being of the body

it's no fun having asthma and living in an area with noisome smog

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2 causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

a noisome remark about my weight that stuck with me for days

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3 having an unpleasant smell

the noisome air of the area of the city that was downwind of the dog food factory

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Frequently Asked Questions About noisome

How is the word noisome distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of noisome are fetid, fusty, malodorous, musty, putrid, rank, and stinking. While all these words mean "bad-smelling," noisome adds a suggestion of being harmful or unwholesome as well as offensive.

a stagnant, noisome sewer

How do fusty and musty relate to one another, in the sense of noisome?

Both fusty and musty suggest lack of fresh air and sunlight, fusty also implying prolonged uncleanliness, musty stressing the effects of dampness, mildew, or age.

a fusty attic

the musty odor of a damp cellar

When could malodorous be used to replace noisome?

The words malodorous and noisome are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, malodorous may range from the unpleasant to the strongly offensive.

malodorous fertilizers