Looking for the meaning of the word NOXIOUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NOXIOUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Noxious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 15th century: from Latin noxius (from noxa ‘harm’) + -ous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɒkʃəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Short Definition:harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Examples:- they were overcome by the noxious fumes
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