Origin: Latin
suffix -ous
Poisonous has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Adjective
1
having the qualities or effects of a poison
"The bright red berries looked delicious, but my grandmother warned them that they were poisonous and could make anyone very sick if eaten."
2
not safe to eat
"The bright red berries looked delicious, but my grandmother warned me they were poisonous and not safe to eat."
3
marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
"poisonous hate"
"venomous criticism"
"vicious gossip"
4
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
"The gardener wore thick gloves while handling the poisonous daffodils because their bulbs contain enough toxins to sicken anyone who eats them."
Example Sentences
"poisonous hate"
adjective
"venomous criticism"
adjective
"vicious gossip"
adjective
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