Definitions & Examples
adverb
Sense 1
in a disagreeable manner
"it''s so plaguey cold!"
adjective satellite
Sense 2
"a pestilential malignancy in the air"- Jonathan Swift"
"plaguey fevers"
Similar:
epidemic
adjective satellite
Sense 3
"tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"
"aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"
"found it galling to have to ask permission"
"an irritating delay"
"nettlesome paperwork"
"a pesky m"
Similar:
disagreeable
Semantic Complexity
38%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
2
Times Searched
12
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