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