What does "Deadly" mean?

causing death

Synonym: fatal Opposite: harmless

"Deadly" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

...none is more deadly than the basilisk.

— Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

And that makes them more deadly than ever.

— Doctor Who S1E13

He probably needs a minute because he just learned about a deadly tornado.

— Modern Family S4E10

Whoo, that eggnog is deadly.

— New Girl S1E9

has she been working on something deadlier than a rabbit?

— Sherlock S2E2

It's deadly.

— The Devil Wears Prada

"Deadly" in TV shows & movies

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