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deadly

/ˈdɛdli/

Translations

deadlyadjective

deadlier

Comp.

deadliest

Super.

/ˈdɛdli/

The snake's venom is deadly.

Яд змеи смертельный.

The deadly storm caused widespread destruction.

Губительный шторм вызвал широкомасштабные разрушения.

The assassin's aim was deadly.

Цель убийцы была убийственной.

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deadlyadverb

/ˈdɛd.li/

Functions both as an intensifying adverb ("deadly serious") and as an adverb of manner ("strike deadly").

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.