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.
(..) CANTERBURY TALES DANTE THE DIVINE COMEDY VICTIM FORCED MUTILATE HIMSELF You may want to check these books re: deadly sins. Dante's Purgatory The Canterbury Tales was crimson with his blood: Even children slain! You know, Smiley... (..)1995 Se7en
(..) It means that this is beginning. GLUTTONY This was behind the same refrigerator... written in grease. There are deadly sins, Captain. Gluttony... greed... sloth, wrath... pride, lust... and envy. (..)1995 Se7en