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Meaning of deadly
The primary meaning of "deadly" is causing or capable of causing death.
Etymology of deadly
The word "deadly" has its roots in Old English "dēaþlīc" meaning "death-like" or "causing death", derived from "dēaþ" meaning "death" and the suffix "-līc" forming an adjective
Historically, the term has been used to describe things that can cause death, such as poisonous substances, diseases, or actions that can lead to fatal consequences
Synonyms
lethal
fatal
mortal
poisonous
toxic
venomous
hazardous
perilous
dangerous
risky
threatening
menacing
harmful
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
devastating
murderous
homicidal
suicidal
killer
deathly
baneful
noxious
malignant
virulent
pestilent
infectious
contagious
deadly
savage
brutal
ferocious
vicious
cruel
ruthless
merciless
pitiless
inhuman
barbarous
inhumane
heinous
atrocious
abhorrent
detestable
odious
repugnant
abominable
loathsome
hateful
execrable
diabolical
fiendish
hellish
infernal
diabolic
satanic
demonic
devilish
Definitions
- Causing or capable of causing death
- Extremely dangerous or harmful
- Giving an impression of extreme competence or skill
Usage Examples
- The new disease is deadly and has already claimed several lives
- The snake's venom is deadly and can kill a person within hours
- The driver's reckless behavior was deadly and put everyone on the road at risk
Antonyms
harmless
safe
non-toxic
benign
innocuous
mild
moderate
slight
minor
negligible
insignificant
trivial
non-lethal
survivable
recoverable
reversible
curable
treatable
palliative
mitigable
containable
harmless
risk-free
secure
protected
sheltered
guarded
defended
impregnable
invulnerable
inviolable
unassailable
unattackable
impervious
resistant
immune