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
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
When petal meets metal, death turns lethal!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤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.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝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.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free