mortal — subject to death; having a limited lifespan
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: subject to death; having a limited lifespan
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɔːrtl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's immortal, but he's just a mortal who's used up 8 of his 9 lives.
- Coffee is my mortal weakness - without it, I'm basically dead.
- Even superheroes in movies are mortal when it comes to Monday morning meetings.
mortal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɔːrtl/]
subject to death; having a limited lifespan
The legendary hero realized he was still mortal after being wounded in battle.
"More tall!" everyone laughed as the mortal knight accepted that he couldn't become a giant. (no matter how much you wish to grow stronger, an ordinary human has limits)
The mortal hero remained humble because every portal eventually led back to ordinary life.
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“My cat thinks he's immortal, but he's just a mortal who's used up 8 of his 9 lives.”
“Coffee is my mortal weakness - without it, I'm basically dead.”
“Even superheroes in movies are mortal when it comes to Monday morning meetings.”
“The accident could have been mortal if not for the quick medical response.”
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