venomous
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venomous
- /ˈvɛnəməs/ US, UK
Where it comes from
From Middle English venymous, from Old French venimos, composed of venim (“venom”) + -os (adjective-forming suffix). Synchronically analysable as venom + -ous. Compare Modern French venimeux. Piecewise doublet of venenous.
adjective more venomous · most venomous · venemous
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Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“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 venom.
Do venomous spiders have glands?
Similar: venenous · Opposite: non-venomous, venomless, unvenomous
- Of or pertaining to venom. [A]s the teeth [of the salamander] are thus incapable of offending, the people of the countries vvhere they are found have recourſe to a venomous ſlaver, vvhich, they ſuppoſe, iſſues from the animal's mouth; they alſo tell us of a venom iſſuing from the clavvs: […]
- Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this. The villain tricked him into drinking the venomous concoction.
- Posing a threat; dangerous, threatening. Arsenal pressed forward again after half-time but other than a venomous [Theo] Walcott shot that [Tim] Howard repelled with a fine one-handed save, the hosts offered little cutting edge.
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Hateful; malignant; spiteful.
His attitude toward me is utterly venomous.
Similar: embittered, envenomed, poisonous, rancorous, toxic, virulent
- Of a weapon such as an arrow or dart: dosed with venom or poison; envenomed, poisoned.
- Harmful, hurtful, injurious; specifically, morally or spiritually harmful; evil, noxious, pernicious. […] I vvill at large proue, that ther is nothinge in loue more venemous then méeting, vvhich filleth the minde with griefe, and the body vvith diſeaſes: […]
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Closest in meaning: virulent, poisonous, toxic, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, vitriolic, acid, acerb, bitter, acerbic, acrid, deadly, vicious, malevolent
Translations
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adj of an animal or parts of its body: producing venom which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; of a bite or sting: injecting venom
| Español | venenoso |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 毒を含んだ doku o fukunda |
| 中文 | 有毒的 yǒudú de |
| हिन्दी | विषैला viṣailā, विषाक्त viṣākt |
| Português | peçonhento, venenoso |
| Français | vénéneux, venimeux |
| Deutsch | giftig |
| Italiano | velenoso |
| Ελληνικά | ιοβόλος iovólos, δηλητηριώδης dilitiriódis |
| Română | veninos |
| Русский | ядови́тый jadovítyj |
adj of or pertaining to venom
| Español | venenoso |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 有毒的 yǒudú de |
| Português | peçonhento |
| Français | venimeux |
| Deutsch | giftig |
| Italiano | velenoso |
| Ελληνικά | δηλητηριώδης dilitiriódis |
| Русский | ядови́тый jadovítyj |
adj hateful; malignant; spiteful — see also hateful, malignant, spiteful
| Español | maléfico |
|---|---|
| Português | peçonhento |
| Français | malveillant |
| Ελληνικά | ιοβόλος iovólos |
| Русский | зло́бный zlóbnyj, злой zloj |
Talk about this word "venomous." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/venomous. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. venomous. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/venomous "venomous." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/venomous.Cite this
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title = {venomous},
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