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Meaning of virulent
The primary meaning of the word "virulent" refers to something that is extremely harmful or poisonous.
Etymology of virulent
The word "virulent" originates from the Latin "virulentus", meaning "full of poisonous juice" or "poisonous", derived from "virus", meaning "poison" or "slime", and the suffix "-ulentus", which is a suffix forming adjectives indicating a fullness or abundance of a quality.
Historically, the word "virulent" has been used to describe diseases, poisons, or other harmful substances since the 15th century.
Synonyms
aggressive
hostile
malignant
poisonous
toxic
deadly
fatal
lethal
noxious
pernicious
harmful
destructive
damaging
detrimental
malevolent
vicious
baleful
baneful
injurious
calamitous
catastrophic
disastrous
ruinous
corrupting
contaminating
infectious
contagious
spreading
rampant
unchecked
uncontrolled
violent
intense
severe
extreme
ferocious
savage
brutal
merciless
relentless
unforgiving
pitiless
remorseless
cruel
heartless
inhumane
barbaric
brutish
truculent
bellicose
pugnacious
quarrelsome
combative
belligerent
Definitions
- Having a very powerful and harmful effect
- * Having or showing a strong and unpleasant quality
- * (of a disease or poison) having a very powerful and harmful effect
Usage Examples
- The doctor warned that the virulent strain of the virus could spread rapidly if not contained.
- * The company's financial troubles were exacerbated by the virulent competition in the market.
- * The politician's virulent rhetoric sparked outrage and controversy among the public.
Antonyms
benign
harmless
innocuous
mild
moderate
gentle
kind
benevolent
beneficial
salutary
wholesome
healthy
curative
remedial
mitigating
soothing
calming
pacifying
conciliatory
appeasing
mollifying
lenient
tolerant
forgiving
merciful
humane
gentle
tranquil
peaceful
calm
serene