poisonous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having the qualities or effects of a poison
    toxicant.
  2. adjective satellite not safe to eat
  3. adjective satellite marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
    venomous; vicious.
    • poisonous hate
    • venomous criticism
    • vicious gossip

WordNet


Poi"son*ous adjective
Definitions
  1. Having the qualities or effects of poison; venomous; baneful; corrupting; noxious. Shak. -- Poi"son*ous*ly, adv. -- Poi"son*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913