poisonous, venomous, vicious
(adjective) marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful; “poisonous hate”; “venomous criticism”; “vicious gossip”
poisonous
(adjective) not safe to eat
poisonous, toxicant
(adjective) having the qualities or effects of a poison
Source: WordNet® 3.1
poisonous (comparative more poisonous, superlative most poisonous)
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
Synonyms: poisoned, toxic, venomous, attery (dialectal or archaic)
Antonyms: nonpoisonous, unpoisonous
(figuratively) Negative, harmful.
Synonym: toxic
Some speakers make a distinction between poisonous (releasing toxins when eaten), and venomous (releasing toxins (known as venom in this case) by biting a target), especially in non-colloquial speech.
Source: Wiktionary
Poi"son*ous, a.
Definition: Having the qualities or effects of poison; venomous; baneful; corrupting; noxious. Shak.
– Poi"son*ous*ly, adv.
– Poi"son*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
