word
Venomous
VEH-nuh-muhs
/ˈvɛnʌmʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
venomous
Dictionary meaning
Marked by deep ill will.
Examples
- Your venomous actions are ignoble.
- The snake is venomous.
Synonyms: poisonous
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