Leprous

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛprəs/

Definitions of leprous

adjective a term used to describe something that is affected by leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin and nerves

Example Sentences

A1 The leprous beggar asked for alms on the street corner.

A2 The leprous walls of the old building were in desperate need of repair.

B1 The leprous condition of the patient required immediate medical attention.

B2 The leprous nature of the crime scene made it difficult for investigators to gather evidence.

C1 The leprous reputation of the company was a major obstacle in attracting new investors.

C2 The leprous corruption within the government was exposed by investigative journalists.

Examples of leprous in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with leprous lesions on his skin.

informal She was shocked to see the leprous sores on her friend's arms.

slang I heard that old abandoned house is leprous with mold and mildew.

figurative The corruption within the government was like a leprous disease spreading throughout the country.

Grammatical Forms of leprous

• past tense: leprosed
• plural: leprous
• comparative: more leprous
• superlative: most leprous
• present tense: leprouses
• future tense: will be leprous
• perfect tense: have been leprous
• continuous tense: is being leprous
• singular: leprous
• positive degree: leprous
• infinitive: to be leprous
• gerund: leprousing
• participle: leproused

Origin and Evolution of leprous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'leprous' originated from the Old French word 'lepreux' which came from the Latin word 'leprosus' meaning scaly or scabby.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone afflicted with leprosy, the word 'leprous' has evolved to also describe something that is contaminated, foul, or morally corrupt.