noisome

/'nɔisəm/
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noisome

The garbage heap emitted a noisome odor in the summer heat.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Offensively malodorous; foul-smelling: Describes something that has a very unpleasant, disgusting, or sickening smell.
    • Harmful or noxious; causing nausea or disgust: Describes something that is not only unpleasant to the senses but also potentially harmful or sickening.
Usage

The word "noisome" is a formal and somewhat literary adjective. It is used to describe things that are extremely unpleasant, primarily through smell, but it can also extend to things that cause a feeling of disgust or nausea. It is stronger than words like "unpleasant" or "bad-smelling."

Examples

  • Describing a foul smell:

    • A noisome odor rose from the clogged drain.
    • The alley was filled with the noisome stench of rotting garbage.

  • Describing something harmful or nauseating:

    • They fled from the noisome fumes of the chemical spill.
    • The room had a noisome atmosphere that made everyone feel ill.
Advanced Usage
  • Literary/Descriptive Use: Often used in descriptive writing to evoke a strong sensory reaction.
    • The dungeon's air was thick and noisome, a mixture of mildew, decay, and despair.
Variants and Related Words
  • Noisomely (adverb): In a noisome manner.
    • The dump smelled noisomely even from a distance.
  • Noisomeness (noun): The quality of being noisome.
    • The noisomeness of the swamp kept travelers away.
Synonyms
  • Foul: Extremely unpleasant from a bad smell.
  • Putrid: Decaying and smelling very bad.
  • Rank: Having a strong, unpleasant smell.
  • Noxious: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
  • Nauseating: Causing a feeling of nausea or disgust.
  • Malodorous: Having a bad smell.
Antonyms
  • Fragrant: Having a pleasant, sweet smell.
  • Aromatic: Having a strong, pleasant smell.
  • Wholesome: Conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being.
Important Note

Do not confuse "noisome" (unpleasant smell/harmful) with "noisy" (making a lot of sound). They are unrelated in meaning and origin.

noisome

The garbage heap emitted a noisome odor in the summer heat.

Adjective
  1. offensively malodorous
    • a foul odor
    • the kitchen smelled really funky
  2. causing or able to cause nausea
    • a nauseating smell
    • nauseous offal
    • a sickening stench

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