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pestilential

/ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does pestilential mean?

adjective

Causing or spreading disease; extremely unpleasant or disagreeable.

Example

"The pestilential smell from the nearby landfill was unbearable."

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