Definition of nocuous in English:
nocuous
adjective ˈnɒkjʊəsˈnɑkjuəs
literary Noxious, harmful, or poisonous.
Example sentencesExamples
- Spurs are pointed devices secured to a rider's heel which are also designed to provide a nocuous stimulus to an animal.
- However, the walk up the stairs of the venue to meet the pair saw thoughts of doubt seep into my mind like a nocuous substance, as they may want the mystery that surrounds their bluesy rock and motivation to continue.
- If we wish to expose ourselves to nocuous activities, it is very much our choice.
- Though my habit of driving along looking at cars on the other side of the road could prove to be a bit nocuous.
- The antivirus helps to save this information from various nocuous programs, and to reduce up to a minimum risk of infection of a computer.
Synonyms
poisonous, toxic, deadly, virulent
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin nocuus (from nocere 'to hurt') + -ous.
Definition of nocuous in US English:
nocuous
adjectiveˈnäkyo͞oəsˈnɑkjuəs
literary Noxious, harmful, or poisonous.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, the walk up the stairs of the venue to meet the pair saw thoughts of doubt seep into my mind like a nocuous substance, as they may want the mystery that surrounds their bluesy rock and motivation to continue.
- If we wish to expose ourselves to nocuous activities, it is very much our choice.
- The antivirus helps to save this information from various nocuous programs, and to reduce up to a minimum risk of infection of a computer.
- Spurs are pointed devices secured to a rider's heel which are also designed to provide a nocuous stimulus to an animal.
- Though my habit of driving along looking at cars on the other side of the road could prove to be a bit nocuous.
Synonyms
poisonous, toxic, deadly, virulent
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin nocuus (from nocere ‘to hurt’) + -ous.