The Opposite(Antonym) of “poisonous”
The antonym of poisonous is harmless and non-poisonous. The antonyms harmless and non-poisonous convey a lack of toxicity or danger. It implies that something is safe to consume or interact with.
Explore all Antonyms of “poisonous”
- harmless
- non-poisonous
Definitions and Examples of harmless, non-poisonous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not likely to cause harm or injury; not dangerous.
Example
The spider in the corner was harmless and posed no threat to anyone.
non-poisonous
Not containing any poisonous substances; not toxic.
Example
The berries on the bush were non-poisonous and safe to eat.
Key Differences: harmless vs non-poisonous
- 1Harmless describes something that is not likely to cause harm or injury, while non-poisonous describes something that does not contain any poisonous substances.
- 2Harmless can be used to describe anything that is not dangerous, while non-poisonous is specifically used to describe things that are not toxic.
Effective Usage of harmless, non-poisonous
- 1Food Safety: Use non-poisonous to describe food items that are safe to eat.
- 2Product Safety: Use harmless to describe products that are safe to use or interact with.
- 3Animal Behavior: Use harmless to describe animals that are not aggressive or dangerous.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Harmless conveys safety, while non-poisonous conveys a lack of toxicity. Use these words to describe food safety, product safety, and animal behavior.
