Malady
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæl.ə.di/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malady is a noun meaning Any ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder.
Meaning
Any ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder.
More Meanings
- A moral or mental defect or disorder.
Example Sentences
Love's a malady without a cure.
The maladies of the body may prove medicines of the mind.
As, to prevent our maladies unseen, / We sicken to shun sickness when we purge.
Word Forms
- maladies
Synonyms for malady
Depending on context, synonyms include ailment, disease, disorder, distemper, illness, sickness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include illness, sickness, mal, malaise, sick, hurt.
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