CEFR B2

noxious

adjective

Meaning

Noxious describes something harmful, poisonous, or extremely unpleasant, especially gases, chemicals, smells, or influences that can damage health.

Examples

The factory released noxious fumes.
The noxious smell made everyone leave the room.

Synonyms: harmful, toxic, poisonous

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noxious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒk.ʃəs/

Definition

Noxious describes something harmful, poisonous, or extremely unpleasant, especially gases, chemicals, smells, or influences that can damage health.

Examples

The factory released noxious fumes.
The noxious smell made everyone leave the room.

How to Use noxious

noxious fumes (collocation): harmful or poisonous gas or smoke — "Noxious fumes spread through the tunnel."
noxious substance (collocation): a material that can harm people or animals — "The lab stores noxious substances in a locked cabinet."

Synonyms of noxious

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Antonyms of noxious

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