scrofulous Meaning & Definition
/ˈskɹɒfjʊləs/
What Does Scrofulous Mean?
As an adjective, scrofulous means Of, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation). It is also used to mean Having an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.
Scrofulous in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskɹɒfjʊləs/ |
| Synonyms | immoral, sick and ill |
| Comparative / superlative | more scrofulous, most scrofulous |
Scrofulous Definition (Adjective)
- Of, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation).
- Having an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.
- Morally degenerate; corrupt.
a scrofulous politician
Synonyms of Scrofulous
Scrofulous synonyms and antonyms →Scrofulous in a Sentence
a scrofulous politician
Word Forms & Grammar
scrofulous (comparative more scrofulous, superlative most scrofulous)
Words That Rhyme With Scrofulous
Origin of Scrofulous
Borrowed from New Latin scrōfulōsus. By surface analysis, scrofula + -ous.
Scrofulous: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is scrofulous?
Scrofulous is an adjective.
What is another word for scrofulous?
Words with a similar meaning to scrofulous include immoral, sick and ill. See the full list of scrofulous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of scrofulous?
The comparative form is more scrofulous and the superlative form is most scrofulous.