deadly
Translation
deadly, fatal, lethal
Examples
This is a deadly poison.
This is a deadly poison.
She gave him a deadly look.
She gave him a deadly look.
The meeting was deadly dull.
The meeting was deadly dull.
Grammar Patterns
a deadly ((noun)) a noun that is fatal It was a deadly weapon.
deadly ((adjective/adverb)) extremely The exam was deadly serious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fatal, lethal, mortal; Antonyms: harmless, safe
Etymology
From 'dead' + '-ly' (adjective-forming suffix). Meaning 'like death' or 'causing death'.
Memory Tips
Something that can make you 'dead' is 'deadly'.