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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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: POISONOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


POISONOUSLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a very malevolent manner

Synonyms:

poisonously; venomously

Pertainym:

poisonous (marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful)


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