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POISONOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does poisonously mean?
• POISONOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb POISONOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a very malevolent manner
Familiarity information: POISONOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a very malevolent manner
Synonyms:
poisonously; venomously
Pertainym:
poisonous (marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful)
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