adenoidal

[ ad-n-oid-l ]

/ ˌæd nˈɔɪd l /

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adjective

of or relating to the adenoids; adenoid.

having the adenoids enlarged, especially to a degree that interferes with normal breathing.

being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality: a high-pitched, adenoidal voice.

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Origin of adenoidal

First recorded in 1915–20; adenoid + -al¹

Words nearby adenoidal

adenitis, adeno-, adenocarcinoma, adenohypophysis, adenoid, adenoidal, adenoidectomy, adenoiditis, adenoids, adenology, adenoma

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How to use adenoidal in a sentence

His voice is adenoidal and grating, his manner unnatural and studied.
Unconsidered Trifles: Found Comedy in the Age of Social Media|Tom Doran|March 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for adenoidal

adenoidal

/ (ˌædɪˈnɔɪdəl) /

adjective

having the nasal tones or impaired breathing of one with enlarged adenoids

another word for adenoid

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