Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
noisome
Adjective
/ˈnɔɪ.səm/
Definition
Having an extremely unpleasant smell; offensive to the senses.
Examples
- The noisome stench from the garbage made it difficult to enjoy the picnic.
- Many animals avoid noisome areas of the forest where decay and pollution have lingered.
- The noisome fumes from the factory raised concerns about public safety.
Meaning
The term ‘noisome’ often refers to something that is not just smelling bad but is also harmful or dangerous to health due to its foulness.
Synonyms
- Foul
- Offensive
- Disgusting
- Repugnant
- Putrid
