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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

leprous

/lɛprəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does leprous mean?

adjective

Affected with leprosy; having the characteristics of leprosy, such as skin lesions and nerve damage. Used to describe something that is decaying or deteriorating.

Example

"The once beautiful painting was now leprous, with faded colors and torn canvas."

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