noxious (Meaning)

Wordnet

noxious (a)

injurious to physical or mental health

Webster

noxious (a.)

Hurtful; harmful; baneful; pernicious; injurious; destructive; unwholesome; insalubrious; as, noxious air, food, or climate; pernicious; corrupting to morals; as, noxious practices or examples.

Guilty; criminal.

noxious Sentence Examples

  1. The noxious fumes from the factory permeated the air, causing residents to cough and wheeze.
  2. The pungent odor of the noxious garbage dump was unbearable, repelling visitors from the vicinity.
  3. The noxious substance leaked from the laboratory, posing a grave threat to human health.
  4. The noxious fumes emitted by the car exhaust polluted the atmosphere, contributing to respiratory problems.
  5. The noxious weed grew rapidly, suffocating other plants in its path and releasing harmful allergens.
  6. The noxious bacteria multiplied rapidly, causing a severe infection that required immediate medical attention.
  7. The noxious comments spewed online created a toxic environment, damaging reputations and spreading misinformation.
  8. The noxious gases released during the industrial accident spread through the neighborhood, causing widespread panic.
  9. The noxious fumes from the burning plastic filled the apartment, prompting the tenant to evacuate.
  10. The noxious smell from the dumpster lingered in the alleyway, attracting pests and deterring passersby.

FAQs About the word noxious

injurious to physical or mental healthHurtful; harmful; baneful; pernicious; injurious; destructive; unwholesome; insalubrious; as, noxious air, food, or climat

unhealthful, unwholesome, toxic,poisonous, sickly, unsanitary, unhealthy, insalubrious,noisome, insanitary

healthy, healthful, healthful, healthy, sanitary, sanitary,, nutritious, nutritious, hygienic

The noxious fumes from the factory permeated the air, causing residents to cough and wheeze.

The pungent odor of the noxious garbage dump was unbearable, repelling visitors from the vicinity.

The noxious substance leaked from the laboratory, posing a grave threat to human health.

The noxious fumes emitted by the car exhaust polluted the atmosphere, contributing to respiratory problems.