Definition of deadly

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  • deadly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • deadly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • deadly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of deadly

  • (used as intensives) extremely (adverb)

    Examples

    1. deadly dull
    2. deadly earnest

    Synonyms

    1. deucedly
    2. devilishly
    3. insanely
    4. madly
  • causing or capable of causing death (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a deadly enemy

    Synonyms

    1. deathly
    2. mortal
  • involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the seven deadly sins

    Synonyms

    1. mortal
  • of an instrument of certain death (adjective)

    Examples

    1. deadly poisons

    Synonyms

    1. lethal
  • extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. venomous
    2. virulent
  • exceedingly harmful (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. baneful
    2. pernicious
    3. pestilent
  • as if dead (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. lifelessly
  • (of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect (adjective)

See definition of deadly in Merriam Webster