venomous
|ven/o/mous|
B2
/ˈvɛnəməs/
poisonous or malicious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'venomous' originates from Old French 'venimeux', which in turn comes from Latin 'venenosus', where 'venenum' meant 'poison'.
Historical Evolution
'venimeux' transformed into the Middle English word 'venemous', and eventually became the modern English word 'venomous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of poison', but over time it evolved to also mean 'full of malice'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of injecting venom through a bite or sting.
The snake is venomous and should be avoided.
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Adjective 2
full of malice or spite.
Her words were venomous, intended to hurt.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42