Meaning & Definition of word "Mortally"
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Mortally
/ˈmɔːrtəli/
adverb:
- 1. In a manner that relates to death or mortality; in a way that can cause death.
- Example: He was mortally wounded in the battle, leading to his inevitable demise.
- 2. To a severe or extreme degree; in a way that affects life fundamentally.
- Example: She was mortally offended by the accusations made against her character.
- 3. In a manner that indicates a serious or fatal condition.
- Example: The patient was mortally ill, and the doctors could do little to help.
- 4. In a way that indicates human vulnerability or the inevitability of death.
- Example: He realized, mortally aware of his limitations, that he could not escape his fate.
Etymology
From Latin 'mortaliter', from 'mortalis' meaning 'mortal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mortally afraid:
Terrified to the point of feeling as though one could die from fear.
mortally wounded:
Injured in a way that leads to death.
Related Words
mortal:
Subject to death; human.
mortality:
The state of being subject to death.
Slang Meanings of mortally
Meaning: Very serious or severe.
Example Sentence: That exam failure made me feel mortally stressed.
Meaning: Used to emphasize an extreme condition.
Example Sentence: I was mortally tired after that workout.