Definition

Relating to or filled with harmful vapors or pollutants that can cause illness.

Example

The miasmic air in the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.

Conversation

Have you ever walked through that old part of the city?

Yeah, it felt really eerie, almost miasmic in some places.

Exactly! I could almost see the vapors rising from the ground.

Right? It made the whole area feel so mysterious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Miasmic → It is formed from "miasma" (from Greek "μίασμα", meaning pollution or a noxious influence) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "miasmic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a noxious or harmful influence, often associated with foul air or pollution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'miasma' as a harmful influence, and remember that 'miasmic' describes something related to that noxious effect.

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