Noisome Meaning in English
word
ˈnɔɪ.səm
NOY-sum
nˈɔɪsʌm
NOY-sum
Definition
Very unpleasant, usually referring to something with a strong, bad smell; can also mean harmful or dangerous.
Usage & Nuances
'Noisome' is formal and literary, rarely used in everyday conversation. It most often describes foul smells, but can mean 'harmful' in old-fashioned or poetic contexts. Don't confuse with 'noisy' (loud sounds)—the words are unrelated.
Spanish: fétido - pestilente - desagradablePortuguese (BR): fétido - pestilento - desagradávelPortuguese (PT): fétido - pestilento - desagradávelChinese (Simplified): 有害的 - 恶臭的 - 令人不快的Chinese (Traditional): 有害的 - 惡臭的 - 令人不快的Hindi: दुषित (बदबूदार) - घृणितArabic: كريه الرائحة - ضار - مزعجBengali: দুর্গন্ধযুক্ত - অপ্রীতিকর - ক্ষতিকরRussian: вонючий - зловонный - вредный (устар.)Japanese: ひどく臭い - 有害な（文語的）Vietnamese: hôi thối - gây hại (trang trọng)Korean: 악취가 나는 - 해로운 (문어체)Turkish: kötü kokulu - zararlı (eski)Urdu: بدبُودار - مضرّ (ادبی)Indonesian: berbau busuk - berbahaya (sastra)
Example Sentences
The noisome garbage made it hard to breathe.
basic
A noisome odor came from the old socks.
basic
The pond was filled with noisome water that smelled bad.
basic
After the heavy rain, a noisome mist drifted in from the swamp.
natural
The food had been left out for days and was covered with a noisome mold.
natural
There's a noisome atmosphere in that factory—it's more than just the smell, it's unhealthy.
natural