Envenomed

/ɪnˈvɛnəmd/ adjective

Definition

Filled with bitterness, malice, or venom; poisoned either literally or figuratively.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'envenom', used here as an adjective. The '-ed' suffix makes the verb function as a descriptive word meaning 'having been envenomed.'

Kelly Says

Classic literature loves 'envenomed' words and looks—it's how writers describe the emotional poison of anger, betrayal, or hatred in a way that feels more elegant than simply saying 'mean.'

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