venomous
venomous
Definition
ven·om·ous (-əs)
adjective
- containing or full of venom; poisonous
- malignant; spiteful; malicious
- Zool. having a poison gland or glands and able to inflict a poisonous wound by biting or stinging
Etymology: ME venimous < OFr venimeux
ven′·om·ously adverb
ven′·om·ous·ness noun
venomous
Synonyms
venomous
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- snake: All captive venomous snakes should be treated with a healthy respect.
- serpent: When the hook is slid underneath the body of a venomous serpent, the snake may be safely lifted and carried about.
- spider: Meanwhile, the venomous spider that was also in the parcel is roaming the Leisure Center.
- reptile: In addition, soldiers should expect to encounter numerous venomous reptiles, insects, and plants.
- bite: It has a highly venomous, possibly fatal bite.
- beast: I struck him down with no more compunction than if he had been some foul and venomous beast.
Modifying Another Word
- highly: It has a highly venomous, possibly fatal bite.
- so: Here is a sample of the text, " What serpent so venomous as he who calls the pope's authority tyrannous?
- particularly: Few, if any, of the spiders found in temperate regions are particularly venomous or likely to bite.
- very: And then there are sea snakes ( very venomous!
- not: Any advise would be appreciated. thanks Barry Most snakes are not venomous in this area.
- only: I have seen a few cases recently - The Adder is the only venomous snake found in Britain.
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