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miasmic

/maɪˈæz.mɪk/

Traduction: Adjectif décrivant ce qui est empli de miasmes ou qui y ressemble ; atmosphère ou influence extrêmement désagréable ou malsaine.

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adjective

/maɪˈæz.mɪk/C2formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif décrivant ce qui est empli de miasmes ou qui y ressemble ; atmosphère ou influence extrêmement désagréable ou malsaine.

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.

    frRempli de miasmes

    • 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.

    Synonymesfetidfoulmephiticmiasmalnoisomenoxiouspestilentialpollutedputrid

    Antonymescleanfreshpurewholesome

  2. Filled with vapor or mistC1formal

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

    frRempli de vapeur ou de brume

    • 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.

    Synonymescloudyfoggyhazymistymurkysmoggysteamyvaporous

    Antonymesclearfreshpure

Formes
  • more miasmic comparative form
  • most miasmic superlative form