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

  • (..) C.A. Rotwang invites Mr. Joh Fredersen to be his guest tonight. "Verily I say unto you: the days spoken of in the Apocalypse are nigh...!" "For her- all seven deadly sins!" "Death descends upon the city---!" The Book of Revelations "I put on this disguise to escape from (..)
    1927 Metropolis
  • (..) C.A. Rotwang invites Mr. Joh Fredersen to be his guest tonight. "Verily I say unto you: the days spoken of in the Apocalypse are nigh...!" "For her- all seven deadly sins!" "Death descends upon the city---!" The Book of Revelations "I put on this disguise to escape from (..)
    1927 Metropolis
  • (..) C.A. Rotwang invites Mr. Joh Fredersen to be his guest tonight. "Verily I say unto you: the days spoken of in the Apocalypse are nigh...!" "For her- all seven deadly sins!" "Death descends upon the city---!" The Book of Revelations "I put on this disguise to escape from (..)
    1927 Metropolis