What is pestilential? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of pestilential

pestilentialadjective

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/ˌpestɪˈlenʃl//ˌpestɪˈlenʃl/

Where does the word pestilential come from?

"Pestilential" derives from the Latin word "pestilentia," meaning "plague" or "deadly epidemic." It came into English in the 14th century, likely through the influence of the Black Death, which ravaged Europe. The word reflects the fear and dread associated with contagious diseases, often perceived as a divine punishment. "Pestilential" has been used to describe things that are harmful, contagious, or morally corrupt, evoking the sense of a destructive and potentially fatal force.

Vocabulary summary pestilential

typeadjective

meaning(belonging to) an epidemic; as dangerous as an epidemic

meaning(figurative) toxic

Example of vocabulary pestilentialnamespace

meaning

extremely annoying

meaning

connected with or causing a pestilence

Synonyms and related words for pestilential

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