murderously
/ˈmɜrdərəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows an intention or desire to murder; very violently or dangerously.
- He glared murderously at his opponent across the courtroom.
- She stared murderously at the person who had stolen her purse.
- The tiger growled murderously, warning the intruders to stay back.
- To an extreme or unbearable degree (informal).
- The traffic was murderously slow, making us late for the flight.
- The exam was murderously difficult; hardly anyone passed.
- The sun beat down murderously, and everyone sought shade.
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