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Toxic

adjective
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/
Word Frequency: 11.6

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
"Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances."
2.adjectiveAppearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
"The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital."
3.adjectiveSeverely negative or harmful.
"a toxic environment that promoted bullying"
4.adjective(of a person) Hateful or strongly antipathetic.
"It is not good to be around toxic people."

Synonyms

poisonousvenomoustoxicantvirulentdeadlytoxicologicalpoisonpoisonedpoisoningtoxintoxicologychlorinated

Rhymes With

nontoxic
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