Dictionary Check: deadly

"deadly" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adjective

causing or capable of causing death

Example: "a deadly enemy"
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adjective

of an instrument of certain death

Example: "deadly poisons"
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adjective

extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

Example: "venomous snakes"
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adjective

involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death

Example: "the seven deadly sins"
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adjective

exceedingly harmful

adjective

(of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect

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