Noxious Meaning in English
word
ˈnɑkʃəs
NAHK-shuhs
nˈɒkʃəs
NOK-shuhs
Definition
Something that is noxious is harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant, especially to people’s health or the environment.
Usage & Nuances
‘Noxious’ is formal, mostly used for substances (gases, chemicals) or environmental hazards—think 'noxious fumes'. Not often used for people or animals. Don’t confuse with ‘nauseous’ (feeling sick). Common with: gas, substance, smell, effect.
Spanish: nocivo - dañino - tóxicoPortuguese (BR): nocivo - tóxicoPortuguese (PT): nocivo - tóxicoChinese (Simplified): 有害的 - 有毒的Chinese (Traditional): 有害的 - 有毒的Hindi: हानिकारक - विषैलाArabic: ضار - سامBengali: বিষাক্ত - ক্ষতিকরRussian: вредный - ядовитыйJapanese: 有害な - 有毒なVietnamese: độc hại - có hạiKorean: 유해한 - 유독한Turkish: zararlı - zehirliUrdu: زہریلا - مضرIndonesian: berbahaya - beracun
Example Sentences
These noxious chemicals should be handled with care.
basic
The factory released noxious gases into the air.
basic
Some plants can produce noxious odors.
basic
After the spill, the water was contaminated with noxious substances.
natural
Even a small amount of that noxious gas can cause health problems.
natural
We left the building because of the noxious fumes coming from the basement.
natural