scrofulous
scro·ful·ous
scrofulous · more scrofulous · most scrofulous
Of, related to, or suffering from scrofulaOf, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation).
UK/ˈskɹɒfjʊləs/US/ˈskɹɔfjələs/
Meaning
3 senses(dated)Of, related to, or suffering from scrofula (form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation).
(figuratively)Having an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.
having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
(figuratively)Morally degenerate; corrupt.
a scrofulous politician
morally contaminated
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from New Latin scrōfulōsus. By surface analysis, scrofula + -ous.Borrowed from New Latin scrōfulōsus. By surface analysis, scrofula + -ous.
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Forms
more scrofulous, most scrofulous| Comparative | more scrofulous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most scrofulous Lesson |
regular
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedscrofula
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form