Deleterious
Adjective
/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəriəs/
English Definition
Causing harm or damage, often in a subtle or unexpected way.
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๐ก How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: Think of 'DELETE-erious'. Imagine accidentally pressing the 'DELETE ALL' button on your computer, losing all your important files. That would be a seriously harmful, or 'DELETERIOUS', event for your work! So, something that 'DELETE-s' in a 'serious' way is 'DELETERIOUS'.
๐ Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The excessive consumption of sugary drinks can have deleterious effects on one's health over time."
๐ข Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Harmful
Detrimental
Injurious
Damaging
Ruinous
๐ด Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Beneficial
Advantageous
Wholesome
Salutary
Favorable
๐ More Exam Vocabulary
Paucity
The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.Gregarious
Fond of company; sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others.Intrepid
Fearless; adventurous; characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance.Ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone; simultaneously feeling opposing emotions.Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.Alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness and speed.
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