poisonous
adjectiveB2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Tính từ
adjectiveComparative
more poisonous
Superlative
most poisonous
- 1.
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
While highly poisonous to dogs, this substance is completely harmless if ingested by humans.
Đồng nghĩa: poisoned, toxic, venomous, attery
- 2.
(proscribed, sometimes)(sometimes proscribed) Of an animal such as a snake or spider, or parts of its body: producing a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting poison.
Poisonous snakes should only be handled by experienced professionals.
- 3.
(figuratively)Negative, harmful.
Đồng nghĩa: toxic
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From Middle English poisounous, poysonouse. en poison ous.