scrofulous meaning

UK US

scrofulous (adjective): afflicted with scrofula.

scrofulous has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

scrofulous as an adjective

  1. afflicted with scrofula

    Similar: ill

    Related forms: scrofula

  2. morally contaminated
    • denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times

    Similar: immoral

  3. having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
    • our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore

    Similar: ugly

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

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