deadly

adjective
dead·​ly | \ ˈded-lē How to pronounce deadly (audio) \
deadlier; deadliest

Definition of deadly

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : likely to cause or capable of producing death deadly poison
2a : aiming to kill or destroy : implacable a deadly enemy
b : highly effective a deadly exposé
c : unerring a deadly marksman
d : marked by determination or extreme seriousness
3a : tending to deprive of force or vitality a deadly habit
b : suggestive of death especially in dullness or lack of animation deadly bores a deadly conversation
4 : very great : extreme

deadly

adverb

Definition of deadly (Entry 2 of 2)

1 archaic : in a manner to cause death : mortally
2 : suggesting death
3 : extremely deadly serious

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