scrofulous

• صفة قديمة تشير إلى مرض الخنازير (شكل من أشكال السل) أو المصاب به، وتُستعمل مجازاً للدلالة على الفساد الأخلاقي أو الانحطاط.

An archaic adjective relating to scrofula (a form of tuberculosis); used figuratively to mean morally corrupt or degenerate.

1. Afflicted with scrofulaC2formalmedical

   Suffering from scrofula, a form of tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes of the neck.

   المصاب بالخنازير

   • The medieval hospital treated many scrofulous patients.
   • Historical records describe scrofulous swellings on the neck.
   • The condition left him scrofulous and weak.

2. Morally corruptC2formal

   Having a corrupt or depraved moral character.

   فاسد أخلاقيًا

   • The scrofulous politician was involved in numerous scandals.
   • His scrofulous behavior shocked the community.
   • She avoided his scrofulous influence.

   المرادفاتbasecorruptdegeneratedepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciousvilewicked

   الأضدادmoralpurerighteousuprightvirtuous

3. Diseased in appearanceC2formal

   Having an unhealthy, degenerate, or repulsive appearance, resembling the effects of scrofula.

   مُتَفَسِّخ المظهر

   • The scrofulous old building was covered in grime and decay.
   • His scrofulous complexion suggested a life of hardship.
   • The garden had a scrofulous look, with withered plants and broken pots.

   المرادفاتdiseasedpallidpastyrepulsivesallowsicklyunhealthywan

   الأضدادhealthyrobustsanguinewholesome