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

  • (..) Order. Your right shoulder. Square these weapons away. My Corps' arms should be parallel to the.... The deadliest weapon in the world... ...is a Marine and his rifle. It is your killer instinct which must be harnessed... ...if you eXpect to survive in combat. Your rifle is only a tool. (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket
  • (..) Hey. Hey, pretty lady. That's a male. He's warning us to stay clear. You're trying to tell me those things are deadly? If you get too close it will knock you to the ground and disembowel you with those inch talons. No ostrich is going to kill me. (..)
    2016 The Legend of Tarzan
  • (..) will be gone. But we have the White Wizard. That's got to count for something. Gandalf? Sauron has yet to reveal his deadliest servant... ...the one who will lead Mordor's armies in war. The Witch-king of Angmar. You've met him before. He stabbed Frodo on Weathertop. (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King