Leprous
adjective
Connected with or having leprosy, a serious skin disease.
He was cast out of the society due to his leprous condition.
Often appears as...
- leprous condition
- leprous wounds
Usage tips
Formal
Medical
adjective
Causing disgust or distaste.
Her prejudiced and bigoted behaviours create a leprous effect on her social life.
Often appears as...
- leprous effect
- leprous behaviour
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Connected with or having leprosy, a serious skin disease.
He was cast out of the society due to his leprous condition.
Often appears as...
- leprous condition
- leprous wounds
Usage tips
Formal
Medical
adjective
Causing disgust or distaste.
Her prejudiced and bigoted behaviours create a leprous effect on her social life.
Often appears as...
- leprous effect
- leprous behaviour
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Use 'leprous' specifically to describe the physical symptoms of leprosy.
The clinic specializes in treating patients with leprous lesions.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Usage
Be careful; 'leprous' can sound offensive if used carelessly because of the history of stigma.
He researched how leprous individuals were historically treated.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Metaphorical
Avoid using 'leprous' as a metaphor to ensure clear communication and sensitivity.
He visited a leprous colony to offer voluntary medical aid.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Use 'leprous' specifically to describe the physical symptoms of leprosy.
The clinic specializes in treating patients with leprous lesions.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Usage
Be careful; 'leprous' can sound offensive if used carelessly because of the history of stigma.
He researched how leprous individuals were historically treated.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Metaphorical
Avoid using 'leprous' as a metaphor to ensure clear communication and sensitivity.
He visited a leprous colony to offer voluntary medical aid.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Use 'leprous' specifically to describe the physical symptoms of leprosy.
The clinic specializes in treating patients with leprous lesions.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Usage
Be careful; 'leprous' can sound offensive if used carelessly because of the history of stigma.
He researched how leprous individuals were historically treated.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Metaphorical
Avoid using 'leprous' as a metaphor to ensure clear communication and sensitivity.
He visited a leprous colony to offer voluntary medical aid.
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