English adjective: poisonous | |||
1. | poisonous having the qualities or effects of a poison | ||
Synonyms | toxicant | ||
Similar | toxic | ||
Antonyms | atoxic, nontoxic | ||
2. | poisonous not safe to eat | ||
Similar | inedible, uneatable | ||
Antonyms | comestible, eatable, edible | ||
3. | poisonous marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful | ||
Samples | Poisonous hate. Venomous criticism. Vicious gossip. | ||
Synonyms | venomous, vicious | ||
Similar | malicious | ||
Antonyms | unmalicious | ||