Meaning of the word pestilential in English
What does pestilential mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pestilential
US /ˌpes.təˈlen.ʃəl/
UK /ˌpes.tɪˈlen.ʃəl/
Adjective
relating to or causing very serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills large numbers of people:
Example:
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Smallpox is clearly the worst of the pestilential diseases.