deadly Sentence Examples

  1. The snake's venom was deadly, capable of swiftly ending the life of its prey.
  2. The assassin wielded a deadly blade, striking fear into the hearts of his targets.
  3. The pandemic swept through the city with deadly efficiency, claiming countless lives.
  4. The storm unleashed its deadly fury, leaving destruction in its wake.
  5. The combination of alcohol and driving can have deadly consequences.
  6. The spy's information was considered deadly to national security if it fell into the wrong hands.
  7. The cliff's edge posed a deadly risk to those who ventured too close.
  8. The rivalry between the two gangs was deadly, leading to frequent violent clashes.
  9. The plant contained deadly toxins, making it hazardous to handle without proper protection.
  10. The assassin's deadly accuracy with a rifle made him a formidable adversary.

deadly Meaning

Wordnet

deadly (s)

causing or capable of causing death

of an instrument of certain death

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death

exceedingly harmful

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

Wordnet

deadly (r)

as if dead

(used as intensives) extremely

Webster

deadly (a.)

Capable of causing death; mortal; fatal; destructive; certain or likely to cause death; as, a deadly blow or wound.

Aiming or willing to destroy; implacable; desperately hostile; flagitious; as, deadly enemies.

Subject to death; mortal.

Webster

deadly (adv.)

In a manner resembling, or as if produced by, death.

In a manner to occasion death; mortally.

In an implacable manner; destructively.

Extremely.

FAQs About the word deadly

causing or capable of causing death, of an instrument of certain death, extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom, involving loss of divine grace or spi

lethal, fatal, toxic, deathly, infectious, murderous, infective, dangerous, harmful, terminal

healthy, nonlethal, beneficial, wholesome, beneficial, salubrious, healthful, salubrious, nonfatal, restorative

The snake's venom was deadly, capable of swiftly ending the life of its prey.

The assassin wielded a deadly blade, striking fear into the hearts of his targets.

The pandemic swept through the city with deadly efficiency, claiming countless lives.

The storm unleashed its deadly fury, leaving destruction in its wake.