Virulent (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; "venomous snakes"; "a virulent insect bite".
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Examples
- The spider's virulent bite sent the child to the hospital immediately.
- She warned the hikers about the virulent rattlesnake species native to the area.
- His condition rapidly deteriorated after he received a virulent mosquito bite.
- Scientists discovered a new strain of the disease with virulent symptoms in rural Africa.
- Infection with the virulent strain of bacteria caused a swift decline in her overall health.
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Meaning 2
Harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique".
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Examples
- The virulent tone of the editor's review was balanced by the thoughtful praise for the author's originality.
- The activist's virulent attacks on government policies sparked heated debate in the online forum.
- Her speech was marred by virulent sarcasm that alienated some of her supporters.
- He became notorious for his virulent letters to the editor, which spared no one from his scathing criticism.
- The actor's role as a cynical and ruthless politician was marked by his virulent outbursts against his opponents.
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Meaning 3
Infectious; having the ability to cause disease.
Classification
All adjective clusters.