Venomous

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnəməs/

Definitions of venomous

adjective describing a substance that is poisonous or capable of injecting poison

Example Sentences

A1 Snakes can be venomous.

A2 The spider's bite was venomous and required medical attention.

B1 It is important to be cautious around venomous animals.

B2 The venomous snake's bite can be fatal if not treated promptly.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of venomous toxins on the human body.

C2 The venomous fangs of the cobra are designed for injecting potent venom into its prey.

Examples of venomous in a Sentence

formal The snake's venomous bite can be fatal if not treated promptly.

informal Watch out for that venomous spider in the corner!

slang That guy is as venomous as a snake when he's angry.

figurative Her words were venomous, leaving a lasting impact on those who heard them.

Grammatical Forms of venomous

• past tense: venomed
• plural: venomous
• comparative: more venomous
• superlative: most venomous
• present tense: venoms
• future tense: will venom
• perfect tense: have venomed
• continuous tense: is venoming
• singular: venomous
• positive degree: venomous
• infinitive: to venom
• gerund: venoming
• participle: venoming

Origin and Evolution of venomous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'venomous' originated from the Latin word 'venenosus' meaning poisonous.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'venomous' has retained its original meaning of being poisonous or producing venom, but has also been used metaphorically to describe people or situations that are harmful or malicious.