adj Uncommon

murderous

MUR-duh-ruhs

Murderous (adj) means intending or likely to kill; extremely violent. Example: “A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal.”

adj

Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.

"A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal."

"The gang was known for its murderous reputation."

Extremely difficult or unpleasant (informal).

"That exam schedule is murderous — five tests in two days."

How to use murderous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCapable of murder, or (loosely) brutally harsh or intense.

Common pairings

murderous intent murderous rage murderous heat

more murderous comparative, most murderous superlative

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From murder plus the adjective-forming suffix -ous.

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What does “murderous” mean?

The word “murderous” means intending or likely to kill; extremely violent. In plain terms, capable of murder, or (loosely) brutally harsh or intense.

How do you pronounce “murderous”?

“Murderous” is pronounced MUR-duh-ruhs (/ˈmɝdəɹəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “murderous” in a sentence?

Here is “murderous” used in a sentence: “A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal.”

What part of speech is “murderous”?

“Murderous” is an adjective.

Is “murderous” a common word?

“Murderous” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “murderous” have?

“Murderous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.