adj
noisome
Noisome (adj) means Morally hurtful or noxious.
adj
1
Morally hurtful or noxious.
2
Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.
3
Offensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell.
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Etymology
From Middle English noysom; equivalent to noy + -some (short for annoy, from an(n)oien, enoien from Anglo-Norman anuier, from Old French enuier (French ennuyer), from Late Latin inodiare, from in- (intensive prefix) + odium (“hate”)).
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What is the meaning of noisome?
"noisome" (adj) means morally hurtful or noxious.
What are the different meanings of noisome?
"noisome" has 3 main meanings: 1. Morally hurtful or noxious; 2. Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious; 3. Offensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell.