How To Spell scurvy?
How to Pronounce scurvy?
Correct pronunciation for the word "scurvy" is [skˈɜːvi], [skˈɜːvi], [s_k_ˈɜː_v_i].
Definition of scurvy
-
A depraved state of the blood, caused by long continued privation of fresh succulent vegetables, or their preserved juices.
-
Scurfy; scabby; diseased with scurvy; vile; low; worthless.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for scurvy?
What are similar-sounding words for scurvy?
What is the adjective for scurvy?
The adjective form of the word "scurvy" is "scurvy".
Usage over time for scurvy:
This graph shows how "scurvy" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of scurvy?
The plural of the "scurvy" can be the "scurvies".
What is the singular form of scurvy?
The singular of the "scurvy" can be the "scurvy".
Synonyms for Scurvy:
-
adj.
• ignoble • disreputable • contemptible • lowly, unworthy • squalid- grimy ,
- decayed ,
- horrible ,
- disheveled ,
- dingy ,
- gruesome ,
- broken-down ,
- fetid .
- extortionate ,
- churlish ,
- acquisitive ,
- curmudgeonly ,
- costive ,
- frugal ,
- greedy ,
- illiberal ,
- economical ,
- close ,
- chary ,
- chintzy .
- afflicted ,
- heartbreaking ,
- cheerless ,
- affecting ,
- heartrending ,
- compassionate ,
- comfortless ,
- inadequate ,
- distressing ,
- commiserative ,
- distressed ,
- insignificant .
- dirty ,
- contemptible ,
- abject ,
- base ,
- dishonest .
Nearby words
Resources
Infographic
