nocuous Meaning & Definition
What Does Nocuous Mean?
Nocuous is used as an adjective meaning harmful.
Nocuous at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnä-kyə-wəs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | adverse, bad and baleful |
| Antonyms | anodyne, benign and harmless |
| Comparative / superlative | more nocuous, most nocuous |
| Adverb | nocuously |
| First known use | 1627 |
Nocuous Definition (Adjective)
- harmful
Synonyms of Nocuous
Antonyms of Nocuous
Nocuous in a Sentence
hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs
Word Forms & Grammar
noc·u·ous·ly adverb
nocuous
nocuously
nocuous (comparative more nocuous, superlative most nocuous)
Origin of Nocuous
Origin 1: Latin nocuus "harmful, noxious" (from nocēre "to injure, harm" + -uus, deverbal adjective suffix) + -ous noxious
Origin 2: Ultimately from Latin nocuus (“harmful”).
First Known Use
1627
Pronouncing Nocuous
Nocuous is pronounced /ˈnä-kyə-wəs/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (nä).
Nocuous: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is nocuous?
Nocuous is an adjective.
What is another word for nocuous?
Close synonyms of nocuous are adverse, bad and baleful. See the full list of nocuous synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of nocuous?
Words opposite in meaning to nocuous are anodyne, benign, harmless and hurtless.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of nocuous?
The comparative form is more nocuous and the superlative form is most nocuous.