Definition of pestilential

pestilentialadjective

dịch bệnh

/ˌpestɪˈlenʃl//ˌpestɪˈlenʃl/

"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.

Summary
type tính từ
meaning(thuộc) bệnh dịch; nguy hại như bệnh dịch
meaning(nghĩa bóng) độc hại
namespace

extremely annoying

Cực kỳ khó chịu

connected with or causing a pestilence

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