venomous
adjective
ven·om·ous
ˈve-nə-məs 
1
: producing venom in a specialized gland and capable of inflicting injury or death
venomous snakes
2
: full of venom: such as
b
: noxious, pernicious
expose a venomous dope ring—
Don Porter
Don Porter
c
: spiteful, malevolent
venomous criticism
venomously
adverb
venomousness
noun
Examples of venomous in a Sentence
The cobra is a venomous snake.
a venomous attack on his character
Recent Examples on the Web
Decades later, the now-Herculean and venomous Amleth is reminded of his vow to rescue his mother and exact retribution on his uncle.
—EW.com, 31 May 2024
The box jelly is highly venomous and can be fatal, but most jelly stings are mild.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
In addition to very large alligators, the swamp is home to multiple species of venomous snakes, along with bears, bobcats and feral hogs.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
While many spiders are venomous, most do not have strong or long enough fangs to pierce the skin.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for venomous 
EW.com, 31 May 2024
The box jelly is highly venomous and can be fatal, but most jelly stings are mild.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
In addition to very large alligators, the swamp is home to multiple species of venomous snakes, along with bears, bobcats and feral hogs.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
While many spiders are venomous, most do not have strong or long enough fangs to pierce the skin.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for venomous
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venomous. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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venomous
adjective
ven·om·ous
ˈven-ə-məs
: having or producing venom
venomous snakes
venomously
adverb
Medical Definition
venomous
adjective
ven·om·ous
ˈven-ə-məs
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