deadly
dead
ˈdɛd
ded
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li
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British pronunciation
/dˈɛdli/

Definition & Meaning of "deadly"in English

deadly
01

having the potential to cause death

deadly definition and meaning
example
Examples
The venom of the snake contained deadly toxins that could kill within minutes.
The deadly virus spread rapidly throughout the population, resulting in widespread illness and death.
02

of an instrument of certain death

03

exceedingly harmful

04

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

05

involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death

06

(of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect

deadly
01

used to emphasize a quality or degree

InformalInformal
example
Examples
She was deadly serious about quitting her job.
That movie was deadly boring; I nearly fell asleep.
02

as if dead

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