pestilent

[ˈpɛstɪlənt]

pestilent Definition

• 1. causing death or disease; deadly
• 2. likely to cause an epidemic disease
• 3. annoying or troublesome

Using pestilent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pestilent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pestilent disease spread rapidly throughout the city.

• Example

  The pestilent air of the swamp made it difficult to breathe.

• Example

  The pestilent mosquitoes were everywhere.

• Example

  The pestilent noise of the construction site kept me up all night.

pestilent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pestilent

• deadly
• fatal
• harmful
• noxious
• pernicious

Antonyms for pestilent

• healthy
• wholesome
• beneficial

Phrases with pestilent

• pestilent breath

  bad breath that is foul-smelling and unpleasant

  Example

  The man's pestilent breath was so bad that people avoided talking to him.

• pestilent fever

  a fever that is caused by a contagious disease

  Example

  The pestilent fever swept through the town, infecting many people.

• pestilent plague

  a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and causes many deaths

  Example

  The pestilent plague wiped out entire villages in medieval Europe.

Origins of pestilent

from Latin 'pestilentem', meaning 'deadly, fatal'

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Summary: pestilent in Brief

The term 'pestilent' [ˈpɛstɪlənt] refers to something that is deadly, likely to cause an epidemic disease, or annoying. It can be used to describe diseases, air, insects, or noise. Examples include 'The pestilent disease spread rapidly throughout the city.' and 'The pestilent mosquitoes were everywhere.'