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Poisonous: meaning, definitions and examples

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poisonous

 

[ ˈpɔɪzənəs ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

dangerous

Capable of causing harm, injury, or death by chemical means.

Synonyms

deadly, lethal, toxic, venomous

Examples of usage

  • The snake's venom is poisonous to humans.
  • Consuming poisonous mushrooms can be fatal.
Context #2 | Adjective

substances

Containing or producing poison.

Synonyms

dangerous, harmful, noxious, toxic

Examples of usage

  • The liquid in the bottle was identified as a poisonous substance.
  • Some plants have poisonous berries that should not be consumed.

Translations

Translations of the word "poisonous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 venenoso

🇮🇳 विषैला

🇩🇪 giftig

🇮🇩 beracun

🇺🇦 отруйний

🇵🇱 trujący

🇯🇵 毒のある

🇫🇷 toxique

🇪🇸 venenoso

🇹🇷 zehirli

🇰🇷 독이 있는

🇸🇦 سام

🇨🇿 jedovatý

🇸🇰 jedovatý

🇨🇳 有毒的

🇸🇮 strupen

🇮🇸 eitrað

🇰🇿 улы

🇬🇪 მოწამლული

🇦🇿 zəhərli

🇲🇽 venenoso

Etymology

The word 'poisonous' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'poisonos'. It is derived from the Latin word 'poisonosus', which means 'full of poison'. The concept of poison has been known to humans for centuries, with various substances being used for harmful purposes throughout history.

See also: poison, poisoning, poisonousness, poisons.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,979 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.