Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Poisonous

//ˈpɔɪzənəs// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

    "While highly poisonous to dogs, this substance is completely harmless if ingested by humans."

  2. 2
    Of an animal such as a snake or spider, or parts of its body: producing a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting poison. proscribed, sometimes

    "Poisonous snakes should only be handled by experienced professionals."

  3. 3
    Negative, harmful. figuratively

    "He didn't want to end up like his grandfather, bitter and intractable, consumed in his hatred like an addict on haze — a poisonous attitude that would possess him all his remaining years."

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful wordnet
  2. 2
    not safe to eat wordnet
  3. 3
    having the qualities or effects of a poison wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English poisounous, poysonouse. By surface analysis, poison + -ous.

See also for "poisonous"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: poisonous