Definition of virulent

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • virulent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • virulent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • virulent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of virulent


  • harsh or corrosive in tone (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. acerb
    2. acerbic
    3. acid
    4. acrid
    5. bitter
    6. blistering
    7. caustic
    8. sulfurous
    9. sulphurous
    10. vitriolic
  • extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a virulent insect bite

    Synonyms

    1. deadly
    2. venomous
  • infectious; having the ability to cause disease (adjective)

See definition of virulent in Merriam Webster