adjective
- producing venom; capable of injecting poison through a bite or sting
- full of malice or spite; extremely hostile or bitter
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The venomous snake coiled and prepared to strike.
- Be careful of venomous spiders in the garden shed.
- She gave him a venomous look after his rude comment.
- The politician delivered a venomous attack on his opponent.
- His venomous words hurt her deeply.
- The coral snake is one of the most venomous reptiles in North America.
- The critic wrote a venomous review of the new play.