poisonous
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
adjective
- Containing or producing poison; capable of harming or killing a living thing if swallowed, touched, or breathed in.
- Some snakes are venomous, while others are poisonous to eat.
- The hiker was warned to avoid the poisonous mushrooms growing near the trail.
- The factory released poisonous gases that made nearby residents sick.
- Extremely unpleasant, harmful, or destructive in a non-physical way.
- A poisonous atmosphere at work can make everyone unhappy and unproductive.
- Their relationship became poisonous, filled with jealousy and lies.
- The gossip column was full of poisonous comments about the celebrity.