deadly
Translation
deadly, fatal, lethal
Examples
This is a deadly poison.
This is a deadly poison.
The meeting was held in deadly silence.
The meeting was held in deadly silence.
He has a deadly sense of humor.
He has a deadly sense of humour.
Grammar Patterns
((a deadly sth.)) a deadly (sth.) A deadly snake bit him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fatal, lethal, mortal; Antonyms: harmless, safe
Etymology
From Old English 'dēadlīc', from 'dēad' (dead) + '-līc' (-ly). Literally 'death-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dead' + '-ly'. It describes something that can cause death.