noisome | SAT Word of the Day
❓️ NOISOME most nearly means: (A) noisy; (B) irritating; (C) harmful; (D) foul-smelling. Answer is in the info section!
ℹ️ Part of speech of noisome
noisome is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of noisome
noisome is pronounced /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ or NOY-sum.
📚️ Definition of noisome
Offensive or disgusting, especially referring to an unpleasant smell. Example: a noisome odor.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of noisome in usage:
The noisome stench from the nearby chemical toilets made our camping trip less than enjoyable.
The line "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," in Shakespeare's Hamlet refers to both the literal noisome smell of the king's body and the metaphorical corruption of the royal court.
In 1975, New York City experienced a noisome garbage strike, resulting in garbage piling up on the streets as far as the eye could see.
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
D, foul-smelling, which correctly identifies the primary meaning of being offensive to the sense of smell. A is incorrect because noisome has nothing to do with noise, despite how the word looks. B doesn't capture the specific sense of offensive smell. C is too general; while noisome things can be harmful, the word specifically refers to disgusting smells or qualities.