i-adjective
poisonous-looking; venomous-looking
Describes something that looks toxic or dangerous, often used for vividly colored animals, plants, or suspicious substances.
あの毒々しい色のキノコは絶対に食べてはいけない。
You must never eat that mushroom with its poisonous-looking colors.
毒々しい模様のヘビが木
A snake with venomous-looking patterns was coiled around the tree branch.
i-adjective
hateful; detestable; loathsome
Used for people, words, or attitudes that feel malicious, spiteful, or deeply unpleasant.
彼の毒々しい言葉に、周りの人はみんな傷ついた。
Everyone around was hurt by his venomous words.
あの政治家の毒々しい演説にはうんざりだ。
I'm sick of that politician's hateful speeches.
i-adjective
Describes colors, decorations, or styles that are excessively bright, clashing, or tastelessly showy.
彼女の毒々しいピンクのドレスはパーティーでかなり目立っていた。
Her garish pink dress really stood out at the party.
店の看板が毒々しいネオンカラーで塗られていた。
The shop's sign was painted in loud neon colors.