deadly
/ˈdɛdli/
adverb
- Extremely or very much (used for emphasis).
- He looked deadly pale after hearing the news.
- The exam was deadly difficult; nobody passed.
- She was deadly serious about her training schedule.
adjective
- Causing or able to cause death.
- Driving while texting can be a deadly mistake.
- The snake's venom is deadly to humans.
- A deadly virus spread quickly through the town.
- Extremely effective or powerful, often in a negative way.
- Her deadly aim made her the best archer in the competition.
- The comedian's timing was absolutely deadly; the audience couldn't stop laughing.
- He has a deadly sense of humor that sometimes offends people.
- Very boring or dull.
- The lecture was deadly, and half the class fell asleep.
- The party was deadly until the music started.
- I found the movie deadly and almost walked out.