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deadly

Definition

  • adjective: causing or able to cause death
  • adjective: likely to cause or capable of producing death
  • synonyms: mortal, fatal, destructive

Examples

  • He's 'deadly' [='dead'] serious about finding another job.

  • Officers are allowed to use 'deadly force' if necessary.

  • The two gang leaders are 'deadly' enemies.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,l remember reading something\Nin Herbology. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Devil's Snare, Devil's Snare.\Nlt's deadly fun... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...but will sulk in the sun!\NThat's it! Devil Snare hates sunlight. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone