Meaning & Definition of Mortally in English
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Mortally
In a manner that relates to death.
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɔːrtəli/Part of Speech:
adverbDetailed Definitions
Definition: In a way that causes death.
Example Sentence: He was mortally wounded in the battle.
Definition: To a great degree; extremely.
Example Sentence: She was mortally embarrassed by the mistake.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'mortaliter', from 'mortalis' meaning 'mortal'.
Synonyms
fatallydeadlyseriouslyextremely
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.
Translations
- Spanish: mortalmente
- French: mortalement
- German: sterblich
- Russian: смертельно
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.