poisoned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpɔɪzənd/
KK: /ˈpɔɪzənd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been contaminated with a harmful substance that can cause illness or death.
Example
The poisoned food made everyone feel sick.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more poisoned
Superlative: most poisoned
Conversation
Did you hear about the poisoned well in the park?
Yeah, that's so scary!
I can’t believe someone would do that intentionally.
It's really concerning; we need to be careful around there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tainted
contaminated
infected
Antonyms
pure
safe
wholesome
verb
Definition
To have harmed someone or something by introducing a harmful substance into their body.
Example
The detective discovered that the victim had been poisoned before the party.
Tense Forms
Past: poisoned
Past Participle: poisoned
Conversation
Did you hear about the chef who accidentally poisoned the food at the festival?
No way! What happened next?
They had to evacuate everyone until they figured it out.
Root Explanation
Poisoned → It is formed from "poison" (from Old French *poison*, meaning a drink or potion) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "poisoned" means having been affected by a harmful substance, typically a toxic drink or potion.
Memory Tip
Think of a harmful 'drink' ('poison') that has 'affected' you in the past ('-ed'). This helps you remember that 'poisoned' means having been harmed by a toxic substance.
Visually Confused Words
unpoisoned
unimpoisoned
unempoisoned
pointed