deadly — likely to cause death; extremely dangerous or harmful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely to cause death; extremely dangerous or harmful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdedli/
Example Sentences
- His cooking is so bad, it should be classified as a deadly weapon.
- The meeting was deadly dull - half the audience fell asleep.
- She gave him a deadly look when he forgot their anniversary.
deadly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdedli/]
likely to cause death; extremely dangerous or harmful
The deadly poison killed within minutes.
The kingdom feared the deadly plague spreading across the land. (DEATH + DANGER = DEADLY → deadly means capable of causing death)
A deadly medley can lead to the cemetery.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'deádlic', derived from 'deád' (death) combined with the suffix '-ly' (having the quality of). The word has been in use since around the 11th century to describe something causing or resembling death.
Breakdown
dead (from Old English deád, meaning death) + -ly (suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'in the manner of') = deadly
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📝Examples
“His cooking is so bad, it should be classified as a deadly weapon.”
“The meeting was deadly dull - half the audience fell asleep.”
“She gave him a deadly look when he forgot their anniversary.”
“The virus proved to be deadly for elderly patients.”
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