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Something noxious is harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. Imagine a skunk's spray or toxic waste – that's noxious! It's more than just annoying; it can actually hurt you. Think of it as the opposite of something healthy or beneficial. Noxious things are definitely what you want to avoid. ☣️ A noxious smell, for example, could make you sick, and noxious fumes are dangerous to inhale. It's a strong word for something seriously yucky and harmful.
The word "noxious" comes from the Latin word "noxius," which means harmful. "Noxius" itself comes from "noxa," meaning injury or hurt. So, tracing it back, noxious relates directly to causing harm or injury. The connection to causing harm has remained consistent throughout its history. We still use it today to describe things that can cause illness or damage.
In 'Stranger Things,' the Upside Down is filled with a noxious atmosphere. Imagine if Eleven had to deal with noxious slime instead of just Demogorgons! She'd need a hazmat suit and serious ventilation. Trying to use her powers in that environment would be a nightmare, making her powers fluctuate and weaken. That would certainly make defeating Vecna even harder. The noxious atmosphere would be an additional, terrifying obstacle.
Noxious is a great word to describe things you find truly harmful or unpleasant. Use it to add some punch to your descriptions! Next time you smell something awful, don't just say it's bad; say it's noxious. 👍
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