LookItUptoxic
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtɑːksɪk/ · UK /ˈtɒksɪk/
toxic means: Containing substances that can make people or animals ill or kill them if enough enters their bodies.
adjective
Containing substances that can make people or animals ill or kill them if enough enters their bodies.
- These chemicals are toxic.
- The fire released toxic fumes into the air.
- Some plants are toxic if eaten.
Causing serious harm, especially to people’s happiness or relationships.
- The office had a toxic atmosphere.
- She left a toxic relationship last year.
- Constant blame can make a team toxic.
Often behaving cruelly or hatefully toward other people.
- His boss is toxic.
- I stopped spending time with toxic people.
- A toxic partner may constantly criticize you.
Questions about toxic
What does toxic mean?
Containing substances that can make people or animals ill or kill them if enough enters their bodies.
What is toxic in other languages?
Türkçe: zehirli · Español: tóxico · Français: toxique · Deutsch: giftig · Italiano: tossico · 日本語: 有毒な
How do you pronounce toxic?
In American English /ˈtɑːksɪk/; in British English /ˈtɒksɪk/.
How do you use toxic in a sentence?
These chemicals are toxic. The fire released toxic fumes into the air.
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