Toxic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Toxic is an adjective meaning (figurative) Severely negative or harmful.
Meaning
(figurative) Severely negative or harmful.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Of a person, hateful or strongly antipathetic.
- (toxicology, pharmacology) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
- (medicine) Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
Example Sentences
It is not good to be around toxic people.
a toxic environment that promoted bullying
Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.
The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.
Synonyms for toxic
Depending on context, synonyms include poisonous, venomous, virulent, toxicant, deadly.
Antonyms for toxic
Common opposites include nontoxic, atoxic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toxicant, poisonous, virulent, venomous, deadly, toxicological.
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