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deadly

The correct spelling is deadly.

How to pronounce deadly

/ˈdɛd.li/
adjective

IPA: /ˈdɛd.li/

Say it like: Dee-dlee

The correct spelling is deadly. Subject to death; mortal. For example: "deadly enemies"

Usage Examples

deadly enemies

Her face suddenly became deadly white.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Subject to death; mortal.
  2. 2.Causing death; lethal.
  3. 3.Aiming or willing to destroy; implacable; desperately hostile.
  4. 4.Very accurate (of aiming with a bow, firearm, etc.).
  5. 5.Very boring.

adverb

  1. 1.Fatally, mortally.
  2. 2.In a way which suggests death.
  3. 3.Extremely.

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