lethal — able to cause death; extremely harmful or destructive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to cause death; extremely harmful or destructive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːθəl/
Korean meaning: 치명적인, 죽음을 초래할 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: 리-썰 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is lethal - one bite and you're addicted for life!
- The combination of homework and Netflix can be lethal to productivity.
- Carbon monoxide is a lethal gas that has no smell or color.
lethal
ADJECTIVE//ˈliːθəl//
able to cause death; extremely harmful or destructive
Deadly poisonous substance
When petal meets metal, death turns lethal!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'letalis' meaning 'of death' or 'deadly,' derived from 'letum' meaning 'death.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking is lethal - one bite and you're addicted for life!”
“The combination of homework and Netflix can be lethal to productivity.”
“Carbon monoxide is a lethal gas that has no smell or color.”
“His lethal charm made him impossible to resist.”
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