scrofulous (Meaning)
scrofulous (s)
afflicted with scrofula
morally contaminated
having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
scrofulous (a.)
Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.
Diseased or affected with scrofula.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scrofulous
Synonyms:
- noxious
- reprobate
- ungodly
- loose
- sick
- reprehensible
- censurable
- low-minded
- perverted
- pestilential
- pernicious
- degenerate
- corrupt
- unwholesome
- depraved
- atrocious
- ugly
- debauched
- dissolute
- debased
- obscene
- offensive
- cursed
- unhealthy
- libertine
- objectionable
Antonyms:
- lofty
- noble
- moral
- legitimate
- elevated
- just
- permitted
- high
- scrupulous
- permitted
- ethical
- high
- reputable
- upright
- sublime
- virtuous
- principled
- right
- righteous
- legal
- legitimate
- good
- permissible
- scrupulous
- honorable
- decent
- honest
- honest
- legal
- permissible
- principled
- virtuous
- right
- upright
- sublime
- lofty
- moral
- just
- noble
- elevated
- honorable
- ethical
- good
- righteous
- reputable
- decent
Synonyms:
- despicable
- condemned
- contemptible
- vile
- prohibited
- vicious
- snide
- rotten
- disreputable
- villainous
- wicked
- unauthorized
- infernal
- sinful
- proscribed
- discouraged
- unlawful
- barred
- blameworthy
- ill
- evil-minded
- nasty
- illegal
- sordid
- infamous
- cussed
- cruel
- defiling
- forbidden
- nefarious
- outlawed
- base
- blamable
- unclean
- dirty
- evil
- ignoble
- iniquitous
- curst
- unsavory
Antonyms:
- incorruptible
- irreproachable
- creditable
- high-minded
- correct
- sanctioned
- perfect
- blameless
- supported
- endorsed
- innocent
- exemplary
- approved
- innocent
- authorized
- approved
- licensed
- allowed
- promoted
- wholesome
- unobjectionable
- immaculate
- unobjectionable
- sanctioned
- perfect
- law-abiding
- creditable
- proper
- clean
- inoffensive
- inoffensive
- high-minded
- blameless
- incorruptible
- wholesome
- exemplary
- endorsed
- encouraged
- decent
- decorous
- promoted
- proper
- seemly
- authorized
- clean
- white
- white
- immaculate
- supported
- venerable
- correct
- decorous
- licensed
- encouraged
- pure
- seemly
- decent
- law-abiding
- venerable
- pure
- allowed
- irreproachable
Synonyms:
- interdicted
- lousy
- execrable
- low
- mean
- wrong
- dark
- bad
- banned
- unethical
- disallowed
- errant
- miserable
- unscrupulous
- unprincipled
- erring
- wretched
- fallen
- immoral
- unrighteous
Antonyms:
scrofulous Sentence Examples
- The scrofulous child coughed relentlessly, his face pale and thin.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a scrofulous infection, cautioning him about its contagious nature.
- The villagers feared the scrofulous beggar, believing his disease to be a curse.
- The king's court was plagued by a scrofulous outbreak, forcing many courtiers to quarantine.
- The scrofulous sore on the woman's leg festered and oozed, causing her great discomfort.
- The scrofulous boy was often mocked and shunned by his peers due to his disfigured appearance.
- The hospital ward was filled with scrofulous patients, their faces marked by the ravages of the disease.
- The surgeon successfully removed the scrofulous tumor from the patient's neck.
- The scrofulous children were placed in a special asylum for treatment and care.
- The scrofulous outbreak eventually subsided, thanks to advances in medical knowledge and hygiene practices.
FAQs About the word scrofulous
afflicted with scrofula, morally contaminated, having a diseased appearance resembling scrofulaPertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulou
noxious, reprobate, ungodly, loose, sick, reprehensible, censurable, low-minded, perverted, pestilential
lofty, noble, moral, legitimate, elevated, just, permitted, high, scrupulous, permitted
The scrofulous child coughed relentlessly, his face pale and thin.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a scrofulous infection, cautioning him about its contagious nature.
The villagers feared the scrofulous beggar, believing his disease to be a curse.
The king's court was plagued by a scrofulous outbreak, forcing many courtiers to quarantine.
