venomously

ven·om·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ven-uh-muh s]
- /ˈvɛn ə məs/
- /ˈven.ə.məs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ven-uh-muh s]
- /ˈvɛn ə məs/

Definitions of venomously word

adjective venomously (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound: a venomous snake. 1
adjective venomously full of or containing venom; poisonous: a venomous wound; a venomous potion. 1
adjective venomously spiteful; malignant: a venomous attack; a venomous tongue. 1
adverb venomously In a venomous manner; with venom. 0

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Origin of venomously

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English venim(o)us < Anglo-French venimus (Old French venimeux). See venom, -ous

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Parts of speech for Venomously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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venomously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for venomously

adv venomously

ferociously — savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel: a ferocious beating.
fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
frighteningly — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
horribly — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
irresistibly — not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse.

adverb venomously

cattily — In a catty manner.
frenziedly — In a frenzied manner.
malignly — In a malign manner.
monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
waspishly — In a waspish manner.

All 12 Synonyms of venomously