PESTIFEROUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Pestiferous.
Pestiferous - as an adjective satellite
Contaminated with infecting organisms
Example: "Dirty wounds"
Likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
Example: "A pestilential malignancy in the air"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pestilent11pestilential14plaguey13Causing irritation or annoyance
Example: "Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoying12bothersome17galling9irritating11nettlesome12pesky14pestering12plaguey13plaguy12teasing8vexatious19vexing17Pestiferous - as an adjective
Containing organisms that cause contagious diseases
Annoying, vexatious
Example Sentences
"The pestiferous mosquitoes plagued the campers all night."
"The pestiferous weeds have taken over the garden."
"They moved out of the old house due to the pestiferous infestation."
"The city has become infested with pestiferous rats."
"Despite their small size, ants can be quite pestiferous."
Word Game Points
Is PESTIFEROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pestiferous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PESTIFEROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PESTIFEROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pestiferous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPESTIFEROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PESTIFEROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pestiferous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPESTIFEROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
