deadly (Meaning)
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
deadly (r)
as if dead
(used as intensives) extremely
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.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deadly
deadly Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The combination of alcohol and driving can have deadly consequences.
- The spy's information was considered deadly to national security if it fell into the wrong hands.
- The cliff's edge posed a deadly risk to those who ventured too close.
- The rivalry between the two gangs was deadly, leading to frequent violent clashes.
- The plant contained deadly toxins, making it hazardous to handle without proper protection.
- The assassin's deadly accuracy with a rifle made him a formidable adversary.
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, terminal, toxic,poisonous, deathly, killer, murderous, harmful, infective
healthy, salutary, salubrious, beneficial, nonfatal, nonfatal, healthful,healthy, salubrious, wholesome
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.
