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Grammar : Adj
Spell : vir-yuh-luhnt, vir-uh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɪr yə lənt, ˈvɪr ə-

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Définition of virulent

Origin :
  • c.1400, in reference to wounds, ulcers, etc., "full of corrupt or poisonous matter," from Latin virulentus "poisonous," from virus "poison" (see virus). Figurative sense of "violent, spiteful" is attested from c.1600. Related: Virulently.
  • adj poisonous, lethal
  • adj hostile
Example sentences :
  • The shade resting on the valley appeared that of a mighty, virulent hand.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • Duplicates, first buying of, 16—most virulent form of bibliomania, 173.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • The scientists of Sator knew that the virus was virulent; in fact, too virulent for its own good.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • As soon as he was out of place, he had again been virulent in opposition.
  • Extract from : « The History of England from the Accession of James II. » by Thomas Babington Macaulay
  • Chicken-pox will become so virulent as to be mistaken for smallpox.
  • Extract from : « Preventable Diseases » by Woods Hutchinson
  • This was a folly about which he and Charly once had virulent words.
  • Extract from : « Masters of the Wheat-Lands » by Harold Bindloss
  • It was almost too abundant; like a rich, virulent weed it grew triumphant.
  • Extract from : « A German Pompadour » by Marie Hay
  • Its columns were filled with the most virulent attacks upon him.
  • Extract from : « Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. » by Benson J. Lossing
  • Surely he would respond in kind to Mr. Robb's virulent attack on him!
  • Extract from : « Homestead » by Arthur G. Burgoyne
  • The president's misconduct on the occasion was the most virulent and protracted.
  • Extract from : « Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2) » by Harriet Martineau

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