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Carbuncular for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: kɑr'bəŋkjələr

What does Carbuncular really mean?

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Sure, no problem! So, the word "carbuncular" is kind of a fancy way to say "covered in sores or boils," but it's not just one or two little sores. It's when there are a whole bunch of them, all clustered together. It's like your skin is having a party, but not a fun one. It's more like a party where everyone is feeling really sick and gross.

You could think of it like when you have a bunch of pimples all close together on your face, except it's not just pimples. It's big, painful sores. You might hear this word when someone is talking about how someone else looks really sick or unwell. It's not a very nice word to use because it's talking about someone being really unwell.

So, the next time you hear the word "carbuncular," just think of it as a fancy way to say that someone's skin doesn't look very healthy. But hey, I'm sure you won't need to use this word very often!

Revised and Fact checked by James Thompson on 2023-11-13 08:04:24

Carbuncular In a sentece

Learn how to use Carbuncular inside a sentece

  • The carbuncular growth on the tree was causing it to weaken and die.
  • The doctor examined the carbuncular sore on the patient’s back.
  • The carbuncular clouds in the sky indicated an incoming storm.
  • His carbuncular complexion made him self-conscious about his appearance.
  • The carbuncular boil on her arm required medical attention.

Carbuncular Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Carbuncular Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.