Deleterious means harmful. Smoking is considered deleterious to health, according to the surgeon general.
Deleterious means harmful. The surgeon general warns that smoking is deleterious to one's health.
| Word | deleterious |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | harmful. |
| Sentence | If you believe that smoking is deleterious to your health (and the surgeon general certainly does), then quit! |
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