Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pernicioso
Adjective
/pərˈnɪʃ.əs/
Definition
Causing great harm or damage, often in a way that is not easily noticed.
Examples
- The pernicious weeds spread throughout the garden, choking the life out of the other plants.
- His pernicious influence on the group led to poor decision-making and conflict.
- Some pernicious rumors can spread quickly and damage reputations unfairly.
Meaning
Pernicious refers to something that is insidiously harmful or destructive, often in a subtle or gradual manner.
Synonyms
- harmful
- destructive
- injurious
- deadly
- noxious