Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leprous

Adjective

/ˈlɛprəs/

Definition

Related to leprosy or characterized by the symptoms of leprosy.

Examples

The leprous condition of the once-healthy skin concerned the doctors.
In ancient texts, leprous individuals were often marginalized and shunned by society.
The scenery was described as leprous, overtaken by decay and neglect.

Meaning

Leprous refers to a condition often associated with the chronic infectious disease leprosy, which primarily affects the skin and nerves, leading to disfigurement and disability. It can also describe something that is diseased or has a harmful influence.