Meaning & Definition of word "Deadly"
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Deadly
/ˈdɛdli/
adjective:
- 1. Causing or able to cause death; fatal.
- Example: The deadly virus spread rapidly through the population.
- 2. Extremely harmful or destructive; lethal.
- Example: The team's strategy was considered deadly effective in achieving their goals.
- 3. Intensely dangerous or serious.
- Example: He took a deadly risk by climbing without safety gear.
adverb:
- 1. In a manner that causes death or serious harm.
- Example: The poison was delivered deadly and efficiently.
Etymology
Middle English, from dead + -ly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deadly serious:
Extremely serious, not to be taken lightly.
to be deadly tired:
To be extremely tired.
Related Words
death:
The end of life.
mortality:
The state of being subject to death.
fatality:
An occurrence of death.
Slang Meanings of deadly
Meaning: Extremely good or impressive.
Example Sentence: That concert was deadly!
Meaning: Intensely dangerous or risky.
Example Sentence: This new stunt is gonna be deadly if we mess it up.