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noisome

/ˈnɔɪ.səm/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Extremely offensive or unpleasant to the senses, especially to the nose.

Synonyms

fetid , foul , nauseating , sickening
Rhymes
Words rhyming with noisome
slime , crime , prime , time
Variants
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noisome , noisomely , noisomeness , noisomenesses
Etymology
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From Old French noisome, from noier to rot, putrefy, from noie putrefaction, decay.

Trivia
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  1. Noisome is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday language.

  2. The word noisome comes from the Old French word noisome, which means to rot or putrefy.

  3. In medieval Europe, people believed that certain smells, such as those produced by decaying matter, could be used to ward off the plague. These noisome smells were known as 'foulards' and were worn as protective amulets.

Related Concepts
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  1. olfaction: The sense of smell, which is closely related to the concept of noisome as it often refers to unpleasant smells.

  2. toxicology: The study of poisons and their effects on living organisms, which may involve the study of noisome substances.

Culture
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Noisome is often used to describe unpleasant smells or environments. In literature, it has been used to create a sense of disgust or unease. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death', the plague is described as a 'noisome stench' that permeates the castle.

How to Memorize "noisome"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a strong, unpleasant smell to associate with the word noisome.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word noisome with the smell of rotting food or a dirty, unsanitary environment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that noisome starts with the same letter as nose, and is related to unpleasant smells.

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1. Rhyming Trick: Associate 'noisome' with 'annoysome' which has a similar sound and meaning. This will help you remember that 'noisome' means something unpleasant or harmful, often due to a bad smell.

2. Visualization Trick: Imagine a noisy and smelly garbage truck that is dumping its contents, creating a noisome environment. This will help you remember that 'noisome' relates to something unpleasant and harmful.

3. Mnemonic Sentence: Create a sentence using 'noisome' that is easy to remember, such as 'The noisome trash pile attracted a swarm of flies.'

4. Spelling Trick: Break down the word 'noisome' into smaller parts, 'noise' and 'some', and practice spelling it out loud. This will help you remember the spelling of the word.

5. Repetition: Repeat the word 'noisome' multiple times in a sentence or in your mind. This will help you internalize the word and remember it better.

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