English dictionary
plaguey
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- causing irritation or annoyance
adjective
- likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
adverb
- in a pernicious or annoying manner
Example sentences
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
{'source': 'Jonathan Swift', 'text': 'a pestilential malignancy in the air'}
plaguey fevers
it's so plaguey cold!