venomous

pronunciation

How to pronounce venomous in British English: UK [ˈvenəməs]word uk audio image

How to pronounce venomous in American English: US [ˈvɛnəməs] word us audio image

  • Adjective:
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
    harsh or corrosive in tone
    marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful

Word Origin

venomous (adj.)
c. 1300, from Anglo-French venimeus, Old French venimos (12c., Modern French venimeux), from venim (see venom). Earliest recorded use is figurative; literal sense by early 14c. Related: Venomously; venomousness.

Example

1. A venomous lionfish breaks into a huge ball of swirling baitfish .
2. The noble false widow spider is the uk 's most venomous .
3. Also , our political divisions have become more venomous than ever .
4. Besides being one of the cutest mammals , it is very poisonous and venomous .
5. Venomous mammals are comparatively rare .

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