pestilent

English

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin pestilent-, pestilens pestilential, from pestis.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pɛstəlɛnt/

Adjective

pestilent (comparative more pestilent, superlative most pestilent)

Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
(informal) Annoying.
(archaic) Harmful to morals or public order.

Synonyms

(harboring disease, annoying): pestiferous

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