— venomously , adv. — venomousness, venomness , n.
/ven"euh meuhs/ , adj.
1. (of an animal) having a gland or glands for secreting venom; able to inflict a poisoned bite, sting, or wound: a venomous snake.
2. full of or containing venom; poisonous: a venomous wound; a venomous potion.
3. spiteful; malignant: a venomous attack; a venomous tongue.
[ 1250-1300; ME venim ( o ) us venimus (OF venimeux ). See VENOM, -OUS ]
Syn. 3. malicious, hostile, rancorous, ill-disposed.