noxiously

nox·ious

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nok-shuh s]
- /ˈnɒk ʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nok-shuh s]
- /ˈnɒk ʃəs/

Definitions of noxiously word

adjective noxiously harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being: noxious fumes. 1
adjective noxiously morally harmful; corrupting; pernicious: a noxious plan to spread dissension. 1
noun noxiously In a noxious manner. 1

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Origin of noxiously

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin noxius harmful, hurtful, injurious, equivalent to nox(a) harm, hurt, injury (akin to nocēre to do harm, inflict injury; see innocent) + -ius -ious

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Parts of speech for Noxiously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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noxiously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for noxiously

adverb noxiously

perniciously — causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.

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