Poisonous
(adjective)
- Containing or producing poison; harmful or toxic.
- Having a harmful or malign effect on the mind or character.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french poisonnus, from poison (see poison).
Examples:
- The mushrooms are poisonous and should not be consumed.
- The snake has a poisonous bite.
- The air was filled with poisonous fumes.
- The advice he gave was poisonous and caused more harm than good.
- The relationship was poisonous and needed to be ended.