adjective
- containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
- extremely harsh, malicious, or harmful
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
- Many household cleaners contain toxic substances.
- The toxic fumes made everyone evacuate the building.
- She decided to end the toxic relationship.
- The workplace had become toxic due to constant negativity.
- Toxic waste must be disposed of properly.
- His toxic behavior affected the entire team.