Toxic

/ˈtɒk.sɪk/

adjective

  1. Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

    Tobacco smoke contains many toxic substances.

  2. Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.

    The child appeared toxic on arrival at the hospital.

  3. Severely negative or harmful.

    a toxic environment that promoted bullying

Synonyms: poisonous, venomous

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