Definition
miasmic
adjective
- relating to or resembling miasma; noxious or foul-smelling, especially of air or vapor
Usage: often used in historical or literary contexts; can be used figuratively to describe a corrupt or oppressive atmosphere
Examples
- The miasmic fog hung over the swamp, making it difficult to breathe.
- Nineteenth-century doctors believed miasmic air caused disease.
- The factory released a miasmic stench into the neighborhood.
- A miasmic atmosphere of corruption pervaded the government.
- The miasmic vapors rising from the marsh were thought to be dangerous.
- The old hospital had a miasmic quality that made visitors uneasy.