venomous — producing venom; poisonous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: producing venom; poisonous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvenəməs/
Example Sentences
- My mother-in-law's venomous comments about my cooking made me want to order pizza forever.
- The venomous spider in the bathroom turned my brave husband into a screaming princess.
- Be careful of venomous creatures when hiking in tropical areas.
venomous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvenəməs/]
producing venom; poisonous
producing venom; poisonous
An enormous venomous snake meets an anonymous collector
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin venenum, meaning 'poison'. The Romans used this term to describe toxic substances, particularly those applied to arrows and weapons in ancient warfare.
Breakdown
venenum (poison) + -ous (adjective suffix forming quality or state)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mother-in-law's venomous comments about my cooking made me want to order pizza forever.”
“The venomous spider in the bathroom turned my brave husband into a screaming princess.”
“Be careful of venomous creatures when hiking in tropical areas.”
“His venomous words hurt more than any physical wound.”
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