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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 pollutionplay

2. filled with vaporplay

  Familiarity information: MIASMIC used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MIASMIC (adjective)


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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