virulent — extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪrjələnt/
Korean meaning: 극도로 심하거나 해로운; 격렬하게 적대적인
Korean pronunciation: **비**럴런트
Example Sentences
- His virulent comments about the movie made the director cry.
- The virulent bacteria resisted all known antibiotics.
- She launched a virulent attack on social media influencers.
virulent
ADJECTIVE//ˈvɪrjələnt//
extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile
A virulent infection attacks fiercely, leaving the sick man surrounded by dangerous, fast-spreading germs.
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Virulent vines surge and spread — one greenhouse turns hostile with twisting green dread.
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Origin
From Latin 'virulentus' meaning poisonous or venomous, derived from 'virus' meaning poison or venom. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century.
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“His virulent comments about the movie made the director cry.”
“The virulent bacteria resisted all known antibiotics.”
“She launched a virulent attack on social media influencers.”
“The politician's virulent speech caused more division than unity.”
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