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MIASMIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does miasmic mean?
• MIASMIC (adjective)
The adjective MIASMIC has 2 senses:
1. of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
2. filled with vapor
Familiarity information: MIASMIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of noxious stench from atmospheric pollution
Synonyms:
mephitic; miasmic
Similar:
ill-smelling; malodorous; malodourous; stinky; unpleasant-smelling (having an unpleasant smell)
Derivation:
miasma (an unwholesome atmosphere)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Filled with vapor
Synonyms:
miasmal; miasmic; vaporous; vapourous
Context example:
a vaporous bog
Similar:
cloudy (full of or covered with clouds)
Derivation:
miasma (unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources)
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