Definition of Miasma

a noxious atmosphere or influence

Examples of Miasma in a sentence

When Tyrone walked through the door, a miasma of alcohol accompanied him, causing his family to gag.  🔊

A miasma of smog hung low in the sky, polluting the atmosphere considerably.  🔊

Upon losing the elections, a miasma of despair enveloped the assembled, because they had all rooted for Molly.  🔊

A miasma of frustration rose from the worshipers when they realized that their preacher was an atheist.  🔊

Fighting the miasma that emanated from the water, the police wadded out into the swamp in search of the missing body.  🔊

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