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