venomous

 
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnəməs/

adjective

  • (of an animal, especially a snake) secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting: a leading expert on venomous snakes the box jelly is earth 's most venomous creature
  • (of a person or their behaviour) full of malice or spite: she replied with a venomous glance

Derivatives

venomously

adverb

venomousness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French venimeux, from venim (see venom)

See poisonous (usage).