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miasmic

/maɪˈæz.mɪk/

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adjective

/maɪˈæz.mɪk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, наполненное миазмами или напоминающее их; крайне неприятная или нездоровая атмосфера или влияние.

An adjective describing something that is filled with or resembles a miasma; a highly unpleasant or unhealthy atmosphere or influence.

  1. Filled with noxious fumesC1formal

    Characterized by a foul, unhealthy, or polluted atmosphere, often from decaying matter or pollution.

    ruЗаражённый испарениями

    • The miasmic air of the swamp made it difficult to breathe.
    • They avoided the miasmic alleyways of the old industrial district.
    • A miasmic cloud hung over the city after the chemical spill.

    Synonymsfetidfoulmephiticmiasmalnoisomenoxiouspestilentialpollutedputrid

    Antonymscleanfreshpurewholesome

  2. Filled with vapor or mistC1formal

    Containing or resembling a thick, often unpleasant, vapor or mist.

    ruНаполненный паром или туманом

    • The miasmic fog rolled in from the sea, obscuring the coastline.
    • A miasmic haze filled the valley after the rain.
    • The room was miasmic with steam from the hot springs.

    Synonymscloudyfoggyhazymistymurkysmoggysteamyvaporous

    Antonymsclearfreshpure

Forms
  • more miasmic comparative form
  • most miasmic superlative form