scrofulous

Other forms: scrofulously

Definitions of scrofulous

1. adjective

   afflicted with scrofula
   synonyms:

   ill, sick

   affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
2. adjective

   having a diseased appearance resembling scrofula
   “"our canoe...lay with her scrofulous sides on the shore"- Farley Mowat”

   synonyms:

   ugly

   displeasing to the senses
3. adjective

   morally contaminated
   “"denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times"- J.D.Hart”

   synonyms:

   immoral

   deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong