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
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.
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.
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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