Pernicious: meaning, definitions and examples
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pernicious
[ pəˈnɪʃəs ]
behavior
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Extremely destructive or harmful.
Synonyms
damaging, destructive, harmful
Examples of usage
- It's important to be aware of the pernicious effects of certain habits on our health.
- The pernicious behavior of the dictator led to the suffering of many people.
- The pernicious influence of social media can sometimes be underestimated.
substance
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Toxic or deadly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pernicious chemical in the water supply caused serious health issues.
- Exposure to the pernicious substance led to the death of several animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "pernicious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pernicioso
🇮🇳 विनाशकारी
🇩🇪 schädlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 шкідливий
🇵🇱 szkodliwy
🇯🇵 有害な
🇫🇷 pernicieux
🇪🇸 pernicioso
🇹🇷 zararlı
🇰🇷 유해한
🇸🇦 ضار
🇨🇿 zhoubný
🇸🇰 zlomyseľný
🇨🇳 有害的
🇸🇮 škodljiv
🇮🇸 skaðlegur
🇰🇿 зиянды
🇬🇪 მავნე
🇦🇿 zərərlidir
🇲🇽 pernicioso
Word origin
The word 'pernicious' originated from the Latin word 'perniciosus', which means destructive. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Over the centuries, 'pernicious' has maintained its meaning of causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual manner. The word has been commonly used in literature and academic texts to describe something that is extremely harmful or destructive.