venomously
gb/vˈinəməsli/ us/vˈinəməsli/
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English
rosszindulatúan, epésen, mérget fecskendezve, mérgezően
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FORMAL
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epésen
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Usage pattern:
[someone] speaks/replies/writes venomously (about [someone/something])
She replied venomously, blaming him for everything that had gone wrong.
Rosszindulatúan válaszolt, őt hibáztatva mindenért, ami rosszul alakult.
The article venomously attacked the judge’s decision.
A cikk rosszindulatúan támadta a bíró döntését.
He spoke venomously about his former boss, as if the anger never faded.
Learner examples
He answered venomously.
Rosszindulatúan válaszolt.
She wrote venomously about the new rules.
Rosszindulatúan írt az új szabályokról.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use it for ordinary anger; it usually suggests intense bitterness or malice.
Meaning
in a bitter, hostile way
Collocations
venomously sarcastic
|venomously critical
|venomously attacked
|venomously denounced
|venomously opposed
|venomously hostile
|venomously bitter
|venomously dismissed
|venomously argued
|venomously mocked
Synonyms
spitefully (Focuses on wanting to hurt or offend.)
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bitterly (Emphasizes resentment and harshness.)
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maliciously (Suggests deliberate intent to harm.)
Antonyms
kindly (Opposite in tone and intention.)
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gently (Opposite in harshness and aggressiveness.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|conflict
|relationships
Definition
in a very angry and mean way
In a very hostile, spiteful, or bitter way, especially in speech, writing, or tone.
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TECHNICAL
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mérgezően
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Usage pattern:
[animal] bites/stings/strikes venomously
The snake coiled and struck venomously at the handler’s boot.
A kígyó összetekeredett, és mérget fecskendezve csapott a gondozó csizmájára.
Some sea creatures can sting venomously even after they are washed ashore.
Egyes tengeri élőlények még azután is csíphetnek mérget fecskendezve, hogy partra sodródtak.
Learner examples
The insect stung venomously.
A rovar mérget fecskendezve csípett.
Meaning
in a poisonous, venom-injecting way
Collocations
venomously bit
|venomously stung
|venomously struck
|venomously fanged
|venomously armed
Synonyms
poisonously (More general; may not specifically involve venom delivery.)
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toxically (Often used for chemicals or pollution rather than animals.)
Antonyms
harmlessly (Without causing poisoning or injury.)
Themes
animals
|nature
|biology
|health
Definition
in a way that uses venom (poison)
In a way that involves venom or the injection of venom; poisonously.
Grammar
Dictionary form
venomously
IPA
GB/vˈinəməsli/
US/vˈinəməsli/
Syllables & stress
venom - ously (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (venom)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: venomously
- Plural: venomouslies
Expressions
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