poisonously Definition
- 1in a manner that is harmful or deadly when ingested or absorbed
- 2in a manner that is extremely unpleasant or malicious
Using poisonously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poisonously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The berries were poisonously toxic and should not be eaten.
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She spoke poisonously about her ex-husband to anyone who would listen.
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The atmosphere in the room was poisonously tense.
poisonously Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for poisonously
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Summary: poisonously in Brief
The adverb 'poisonously' [ˈpɔɪzənəsli] describes something that is harmful or deadly when ingested or absorbed, or something that is extremely unpleasant or malicious. It can be used to describe toxic substances, malicious speech, or an unpleasant atmosphere.
