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:
- libertine
- debased
- objectionable
- ungodly
- low-minded
- sick
- cursed
- dissolute
- ugly
- corrupt
- noxious
- debauched
- pernicious
- loose
- offensive
- obscene
- censurable
- reprehensible
- pestilential
- perverted
- unhealthy
- depraved
- atrocious
- unwholesome
- degenerate
- reprobate
Antonyms:
- reputable
- elevated
- legal
- righteous
- lofty
- honorable
- good
- noble
- high
- righteous
- sublime
- ethical
- upright
- principled
- right
- just
- legal
- moral
- honest
- ethical
- just
- virtuous
- reputable
- permitted
- scrupulous
- legitimate
- permissible
- right
- decent
- honest
- high
- permitted
- scrupulous
- noble
- permissible
- virtuous
- sublime
- elevated
- principled
- honorable
- good
- decent
- moral
- lofty
- upright
- legitimate
Synonyms:
- disreputable
- illegal
- ill
- vicious
- defiling
- dirty
- vile
- contemptible
- wicked
- snide
- cruel
- forbidden
- nasty
- unsavory
- ignoble
- infernal
- blamable
- outlawed
- curst
- discouraged
- proscribed
- unclean
- unauthorized
- base
- iniquitous
- villainous
- sinful
- blameworthy
- barred
- rotten
- despicable
- condemned
- nefarious
- evil
- evil-minded
- prohibited
- cussed
- infamous
- sordid
- unlawful
Antonyms:
- decorous
- irreproachable
- blameless
- perfect
- approved
- wholesome
- pure
- encouraged
- supported
- exemplary
- white
- proper
- exemplary
- unobjectionable
- decent
- blameless
- endorsed
- innocent
- sanctioned
- decorous
- clean
- correct
- licensed
- correct
- irreproachable
- promoted
- licensed
- high-minded
- approved
- promoted
- incorruptible
- encouraged
- venerable
- perfect
- supported
- high-minded
- immaculate
- proper
- seemly
- law-abiding
- inoffensive
- sanctioned
- incorruptible
- authorized
- law-abiding
- endorsed
- unobjectionable
- wholesome
- allowed
- creditable
- creditable
- inoffensive
- innocent
- clean
- white
- authorized
- allowed
- pure
- immaculate
- seemly
- venerable
- decent
Synonyms:
- disallowed
- low
- dark
- wrong
- errant
- unrighteous
- miserable
- erring
- immoral
- wretched
- unethical
- unscrupulous
- banned
- interdicted
- unprincipled
- bad
- fallen
- execrable
- lousy
- mean
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
libertine,debased, objectionable, ungodly, low-minded, sick, cursed, dissolute, ugly, corrupt
reputable, elevated, legal, righteous, lofty, honorable, good, noble, high, righteous
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.
