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deadly

UK
/ˈdɛdli/
US
/ˈdɛdli/

Translations

deadlyadjective
deadlier
Comp.
deadliest
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛdli/
US
/ˈdɛdli/
mortelAu sens propre : qui peut causer la mort ; au féminin : mortelle.
The deadly poison was enough to kill a person within minutes.
Le poison mortel suffisait pour tuer une personne en quelques minutes.
redoutableAu sens figuré : très efficace, très précis ou particulièrement dangereux.
Her deadly aim with a bow made her a formidable opponent.
Sa visée redoutable à l’arc faisait d’elle une adversaire formidable.
Synonyms
lethal
life-threatening
perilous
destructive
harmful
dangerous
mortal
fatal
Antonyms
safe
harmless
deadlyadverb
UK
/ˈdɛd.li/
US
/ˈdɛd.li/
Functions both as an intensifying adverb ("deadly serious") and as an adverb of manner ("strike deadly").
terriblementRenforce un adjectif ou un état ; registre courant.
The room was deadly silent as the verdict was read.
La pièce était terriblement silencieuse lorsque le verdict fut lu.
mortellementAu sens propre : d’une manière capable de causer la mort.
The assassin struck deadly, killing his target instantly.
L’assassin frappa mortellement, tuant sa cible sur le coup.

Definitions

deadlyadjective
Causing or capable of causing death.
The deadly poison was enough to kill a person within minutes.
Extremely effective or accurate.
Her deadly aim with a bow made her a formidable opponent.
deadlyadverb
To an extreme degree; extremely.
The room was deadly silent as the verdict was read.
In a manner capable of causing death; lethally.
The assassin struck deadly, killing his target instantly.
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