Miasma

Pronunciation: /maɪˈæzmə/

Definitions of miasma

noun a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor

Example Sentences

A1 The miasma from the swamp made me feel sick.

A2 The ancient tomb was filled with a foul miasma.

B1 The miasma of corruption hung heavy in the air of the city.

B2 The miasma of fear permeated the atmosphere during the dark night.

C1 The political scandal created a miasma of distrust among the citizens.

C2 The miasma of war engulfed the region, leaving devastation in its wake.

Examples of miasma in a Sentence

formal The miasma of pollution hung heavily over the city, causing concern among residents.

informal The miasma from the garbage dump was unbearable, we had to leave immediately.

slang I can't stand the miasma coming from that old house, it smells like death!

figurative The miasma of negativity in the office was palpable, affecting everyone's mood.

Grammatical Forms of miasma

• past tense: miasmaed
• plural: miasmas
• comparative: more miasma
• superlative: most miasma
• present tense: miasmas
• future tense: will miasma
• perfect tense: have miasmaed
• continuous tense: is miasmaing
• singular: miasma
• positive degree: miasma
• infinitive: to miasma
• gerund: miasmaing
• participle: miasmaed

Origin and Evolution of miasma

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'miasma' originated from the Greek word 'miainein' meaning to pollute or defile.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe noxious vapors believed to cause disease, the meaning of 'miasma' has evolved to represent any type of harmful or oppressive atmosphere.