pestilent en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈpɛstələnt/
- /ˈpɛstɪlənt/
- /ˈpɛstlənt/
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin pestilens, from Latin pestis.
Meanings
- Highly injurious or destructive to life: deadly.
- (informal) Annoying.
- (archaic) Harmful to morals or public order.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most pestilent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more pestilent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
pestiferous · pestilential · pest
Synonyms
pestiferous (harboring disease, annoying)