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venomous Definition

ven·om·ous (-əs)

adjective

  1. containing or full of venom; poisonous
  2. malignant; spiteful; malicious
  3. Zool. having a poison gland or glands and able to inflict a poisonous wound by biting or stinging

Etymology: ME venimous < OFr venimeux

venomous Related Forms
ven·om·ously adverb ven·om·ous·ness noun
venomous Synonyms

venomous

modif.

virulent, lethal, toxic; see deadly, destructive 2, poisonous.

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.

Browse dictionary entries near venomous

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  3. Venlo
  4. Venite
  5. venison
  6. venireman
  7. venire facias
  8. venire
  9. venipuncture
  10. venin
  1. venose
  2. venosity
  3. venous
  4. vent
  5. ventage
  6. ventail
  7. venter
  8. ventifact
  9. ventilate
  10. ventilated