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Term: noxiously

Description:

Noxiously is an adverb that describes actions or behaviors that have harmful, damaging, or poisonous effects on people, animals, or the environment.

Sense 1:

Adverb

In a harmful or poisonous manner.

Example sentence: The chemical waste was disposed of noxiously, causing severe pollution in the river.

Sense 2:

Adjective

Causing harm, damage, or discomfort.

Example sentence: The noxiously strong odor from the factory made it unbearable for the nearby residents.

Sense 3:

Adjective

Offensively or disgustingly.

Example sentence: The decomposing garbage emitted a noxiously repugnant smell.

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