Noxious

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑkʃəs/

Definitions of noxious

adjective harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

Example Sentences

A1 The noxious fumes from the factory made the workers feel sick.

A2 The noxious smell coming from the dumpster was overpowering.

B1 The noxious chemicals in the cleaning products can be harmful if not used properly.

B2 The noxious gas leak forced residents to evacuate their homes.

C1 The noxious pollutants in the air are a major concern for environmental activists.

C2 The noxious fumes emitted by the industrial plant are a serious health hazard for the surrounding community.

Examples of noxious in a Sentence

formal The laboratory had to be evacuated due to the release of noxious fumes.

informal Don't go near that area, it smells noxious.

slang The smell coming from that sewer is straight up noxious.

figurative His noxious behavior towards his colleagues caused tension in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of noxious

• past tense: noxious
• plural: noxiouses
• comparative: more noxious
• superlative: most noxious
• present tense: is noxious
• future tense: will be noxious
• perfect tense: has been noxious
• continuous tense: is being noxious
• singular: noxious
• positive degree: noxious
• infinitive: to be noxious
• gerund: being noxious
• participle: noxious

Origin and Evolution of noxious

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'noxious' originated from the Latin word 'noxious' meaning harmful or injurious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'noxious' has retained its meaning of being harmful or injurious, and is commonly used to describe substances or conditions that are harmful to health or the environment.