Toxic

/ˈtɒk.sɪk/

The meaning and definition of Toxic, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective

Having 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.”
Appearing 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.”

Synonyms poisonous venomous

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