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Comparative for offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste
“Many of these residents have complained to me about the foul taste and murky color of their tap water.”
Comparative for containing or full of noxious matter
“Alicia breathed in the foul air of the bar, thankful that the smell of cigarettes wasn't as potent today.”
Comparative for filthy, dirty or unclean
“The sheets and blankets were foul, and the room smelled awful.”
Comparative for hostile or disagreeable in mood or manner
“But sometimes he'd be in a foul mood, telling people off and humiliating them in front of their co-workers.”
Comparative for wicked or immoral in nature
“King Hamlet's tormented spirit reveals that a hidden crime of foul murder condemns it to walk the earth and roast in hell.”
Comparative for obscene or indecent in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
“With that, he began to curse and employ such foul language that I became frightened and actually feared for my life.”
Comparative for not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair or legal
“After Litvinenko himself accused Scaramella of a foul play, he became the focus of the press and all the dirty linen was washed in public.”
Comparative for characterized by misery or gloom
“The rest, however, bore their swords and their allegiance to the king of France, and spread throughout the country the foul news of Arthur's murder.”
Comparative for ugly or unsightly in appearance
“The smell of gore and blood came from these foul creatures.”
Comparative for characterized by windy or stormy conditions
“The foul weather has kept residents indoors for most of the day.”
Comparative for inhumanly or outrageously evil or immorally wrong
Comparative for not characterized by or conducive to physical health or well-being
Comparative for mistaken, faulty, or in error
Comparative for ill-mannered in nature
Comparative for having a gruff or rude manner or character
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