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venomous

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɛnəməs/ · UK /ˈvenəməs/

venomous means: Containing or producing poison, often delivered through an animal’s bite or sting.

adjective

PRODUCING POISONB2

Containing or producing poison, often delivered through an animal’s bite or sting.

  • That snake is venomous.
  • A venomous spider hid under the stone.
  • The fish can deliver a venomous sting.

Opposites: nonvenomous

Common phrases: venomous snake, venomous bite, venomous sting, venomous spider

FULL OF HATREDC1

Showing strong hatred and a desire to hurt someone with words or actions.

  • She gave him a venomous look.
  • His venomous remarks upset the whole family.
  • The article contained a venomous attack on her character.

Similar words: spiteful, hateful, malicious

Opposites: kind

Common phrases: venomous remarks, venomous attack, venomous reply

Questions about venomous

What does venomous mean?

Containing or producing poison, often delivered through an animal’s bite or sting.

What is venomous in other languages?

Türkçe: zehirli · Español: venenoso · Français: venimeux · Deutsch: giftig · Italiano: velenoso · 日本語: 毒のある

How do you pronounce venomous?

In American English /ˈvɛnəməs/; in British English /ˈvenəməs/.

How do you use venomous in a sentence?

That snake is venomous. A venomous spider hid under the stone.

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