venomous
gb/vˈɛnəməs/ us/vˈɛnəməs/
B2
English
mérges, mérgező, maró
B2
1
mérges
B1
Usage pattern:
[animal] is venomous; a venomous [snake/spider/insect]
That bright-colored frog looks dangerous, but it isn’t venomous.
Az az élénk színű béka veszélyesnek tűnik, de nem mérges.
The ranger warned us that several venomous snakes live near the trail.
Az erdész figyelmeztetett minket, hogy több mérges kígyó is él az ösvény közelében.
Not all spiders are venomous to humans.
Learner examples
A cobra is a venomous snake.
A kobra mérges kígyó.
Some animals are venomous, so be careful.
Néhány állat mérges, ezért légy óvatos.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse venomous (injected by bite/sting) with poisonous (harmful if eaten, touched, or breathed in).
Meaning
able to inject venom
Collocations
venomous snake
|venomous spider
|venomous insect
|venomous bite
|venomous sting
|highly venomous
|potentially venomous
|venomous species
|venomous fangs
|venomous glands
Synonyms
poisonous (Often used loosely as a general synonym, though strictly it is not limited to injected toxins.)
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toxic (More general; can describe any harmful substance, not specifically bites or stings.)
Antonyms
nonvenomous (Specifically means not able to inject venom.)
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harmless (Broader and less precise; means not likely to cause harm.)
Themes
animals
|nature
|health
Definition
If an animal is venomous, it can inject poison when it bites or stings.
Producing venom and able to deliver it, typically through a bite or sting.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
venomous [remark/comment/attack/criticism]
She replied with a venomous comment that shocked everyone at the table.
Olyan mérgező megjegyzéssel válaszolt, hogy az asztalnál mindenki megdöbbent.
The debate turned ugly, and his speech became increasingly venomous.
A vita elmérgesedett, és a beszéde egyre mérgezőbbé vált.
He shot her a venomous look when she mentioned the mistake.
Learner examples
His words were venomous and cruel.
A szavai rosszindulatúak és kegyetlenek voltak.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse venomous for any criticism; it usually implies strong malice, not just being direct or negative.
Meaning
full of spite or hate
Collocations
venomous remark
|venomous comment
|venomous attack
|venomous criticism
|venomous tone
|venomous glare
|venomous insults
|venomous sarcasm
|venomous response
|a venomous feud
Synonyms
malicious (Emphasizes intent to harm rather than vivid imagery.)
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spiteful (Highlights bitterness and desire to hurt or annoy.)
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vitriolic (Often used for harsh speech or writing; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
kind (Opposite in tone and intention; caring rather than hurtful.)
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charitable (Opposite in judgment; generous and fair-minded rather than harsh.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|conflict
Definition
If someone is venomous, they speak or act in a very angry and cruel way.
Extremely hostile and malicious in tone, as if intended to hurt someone with words or actions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
venomous
IPA
GB/vˈɛnəməs/
US/vˈɛnəməs/
Syllables & stress
venom - ous (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (venom)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: venomous
Expressions
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