deadly

• Beschreibt etwas, das den Tod verursachen kann oder äußerst gefährlich ist.

Describes something that is likely to cause death or is extremely dangerous.

1. Causing deathB1formal

   Likely to cause death; fatal.

   Tödlich

   • The snake's venom is deadly to humans.
   • A deadly disease spread through the village.
   • The soldier faced a deadly attack.

   Synonymebanefuldeathlyfatalkillinglethalmortal

   Antonymeinvigoratinglife-giving

2. Extreme or intenseB2informal

   Used informally to describe something extremely effective, powerful, or intense.

   Extrem oder intensiv

   • She has a deadly sense of humor.
   • That was a deadly accurate shot.
   • The party was deadly boring.

   Synonymeconsumingextremefierceintenseoverwhelmingprofoundsevere

   Antonymefeeblegentlemildweak

3. Very dangerousB1formal

   Capable of causing serious harm or danger.

   Tödlich gefährlich

   • The road is deadly in winter conditions.
   • He carries a deadly weapon.
   • The mission was considered deadly.

   Synonymedangerousdestructivefatalhazardouslethalmortalperilous

   Antonymeharmlesssafe

• Adverb, das „tödlich“ oder „wie der Tod“ bedeutet; in der Umgangssprache auch als Verstärkung im Sinne von „äußerst“ oder „sehr“ verwendet.

An adverb meaning 'extremely' or 'very much,' often used informally for emphasis. It can also mean 'in a manner resembling death' or 'fatally.' The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. B2informal

   Used as an intensifier to mean extremely or very much.

   Äußerst

   • She was deadly serious about the proposal.
   • He is deadly quiet when he is angry.
   • The exam was deadly difficult this year.

   Synonymeawfullydreadfullyexceedinglyextremelyincrediblyreallyterriblyvery

   Antonymeslightlysomewhat

2. In a way that causes deathB2formal

   In a manner that is likely to cause death or severe harm.

   Tödlich

   • The poison acted deadly fast.
   • The sniper aimed deadly accurately.
   • The disease spread deadly quickly through the population.

   Synonymefatallymortally