Associations to the word «Poisonous»

Wiktionary

POISONOUS, adjective. Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous
POISONOUS, adjective. (of an animal) Inedible due to containing poison; poisonous to eat

Dictionary definition

POISONOUS, adjective. Having the qualities or effects of a poison.
POISONOUS, adjective. Not safe to eat.
POISONOUS, adjective. Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; "poisonous hate"; "venomous criticism"; "vicious gossip".

Wise words

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
C. S. Lewis