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Definition of "viperous" []

  • Suggestive of or related to a viper. (adjective)
  • Venomous; malicious. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "viperous" in a sentence
  • "Expect a resolution in tonight's 90-minute finale, and while Jax is unlikely to end up dead (the series has been renewed), the viperous ATF rogue (Ally Walker) does hold the whip hand."
  • "Sadly, a lot of Christians buy into the idea that they can be sweet as Danish in church but viperous at home."
  • "After deflecting a spate of viperous glances and a loud resounding “No!”"