Foulness Definition

foulness
noun
  1. disgusting wickedness and immorality; "he understood the foulness of sin"; "his display of foulness deserved severe punishment"; "mouths which speak such foulness must be cleansed"
  2. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
  3. (of weather) the badness of the weather; "they were wearied with the foulness of the weather"
  4. the attribute of having a strong offensive smell

"Foulness" in song lyrics

See how foulness is used in real songs:

  • "But Im a king's kid, so there's no hints of foulness"
    The Cross Movement [T.R.U.-LI.F.E.] — L.L.R.P.

Usage tips for "foulness"

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