C2adjectivenature
US/ˈven.ə.məs/
UK/ˈven.ə.məs/
(of an animal) able to put poison into a person or animal by biting or stinging
In context
The king cobra is one of the most venomous snakes in Southeast Asia.
Some jellyfish near the coast are venomous, so swimmers should be careful.
Not all spiders are venomous enough to harm humans.
Words that go with venomous
adjective + noun
- venomous snakeRural hospitals keep medicine for venomous snake bites.
- venomous spiderA venomous spider was found in a box of imported fruit.
- venomous biteA venomous bite needs medical treatment immediately.
- venomous creaturesThe museum has a room full of venomous creatures in glass tanks.
adverb + adjective
- highly venomousThe box jellyfish is highly venomous.