Definitions

carious

[kair-ee-uhs] / ˈkɛər i əs /

ADJECTIVE

decayed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addled ruined withered

STRONG

corroded decomposed moldered perished putrefied rank riddled rotted spoiled wasted

WEAK

bad carrion effete gangrenous overripe putrescent putrid

Antonyms

WEAK

developing flourishing germinating growing improving ripening

ADJECTIVE

rancid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contaminated disagreeable fetid moldy musty polluted putrid smelly soured stale tainted

WEAK

bad curdled decomposing disgusting evil-smelling feculent foul frowzy fusty gamy high impure loathsome malodorous nasty nidorous noisome noxious off offensive olid putrefactive putrefied putrescent rank reeky repulsive sharp sour stinking strong turned unhealthy whiffy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clean fresh new perfumed pure sweet

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Carious teeth, in children and adults, sometimes indicate endocrine imbalance.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.

Carious teeth are a result of disturbed circulation.

From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis

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