virulent

One entry found for virulent.

Main Entry: vir·u·lent
Pronunciation: 'vir-&-l&nt, 'vir-y&-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin virulentus, from virus poison
1 a : marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course <a virulent infection> b : able to overcome bodily defensive mechanisms : markedly pathogenic <virulent bacteria>
2 : extremely poisonous or venomous
3 : full of malice : MALIGNANT <virulent racists>
4 : objectionably harsh or strong <virulent criticism>
- vir·u·lent·ly adverb