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/
Korean meaning: 치명적인, 죽음을 초래할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: 데드-리 (강세: 데드)
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
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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.
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“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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