Poisonous

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Containing poison; capable of causing illness or death.

Example Sentences

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

Some mushrooms are highly poisonous.

Example Expressions

poisonous atmosphere

Synonyms

toxic, venomous, deadly, harmful, noxious

Entry 1

toxic, venomous, deadly, harmful

Entry 2

toxic, venomous, harmful, noxious, deadly

Antonyms

harmless, safe, non-toxic, beneficial, nontoxic

Entry 1

harmless, safe, non-toxic, beneficial

Entry 2

harmless, safe, nontoxic

Collocations

poisonous snake, poisonous mushroom, poisonous gas, poisonous plant

Entry 1

poisonous snake, poisonous mushroom, poisonous gas

Entry 2

poisonous gas, poisonous snake, poisonous plant