scrofulous

• Adjectif vieilli se rapportant à la scrofule (forme de tuberculose) ; utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner une personne corrompue, vicieuse ou dégénérée.

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.

   atteint de scrofule

   • 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.

   moralement corrompu

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

   Synonymesbasecorruptdegeneratedepravedevilimmoralsinfulviciousvilewicked

   Antonymesmoralpurerighteousuprightvirtuous

3. Diseased in appearanceC2formal

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

   Scrofuleux (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdiseasedpallidpastyrepulsivesallowsicklyunhealthywan

   Antonymeshealthyrobustsanguinewholesome