murderously

An adverb meaning 'in a murderous manner' or 'with the intent or desire to kill.' It describes actions, looks, or behaviors that are extremely hostile, violent, or threatening, often implying a deadly purpose.

• 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее 'убийственным образом' или 'с намерением или желанием убить'. Описывает действия, взгляды или поведение, которые являются крайне враждебными, жестокими или угрожающими, часто подразумевая смертельную цель.

1. In a manner suggesting intent to kill C1 formal

   Acting or looking as if one is determined to commit murder.

   • He glared murderously at his opponent across the courtroom.
   • The villain stared murderously at the hero.
   • She advanced murderously, her eyes fixed on her target.

   🇷🇺Убийственно

   Synonyms: balefullymenacinglythreateningly

2. With extreme and violent fury C1 formal

   Acting with a frenzied, uncontrollable rage, as if in a killing spree.

   • The crowd turned murderously on the traitor.
   • He fought murderously, without any regard for his own safety.
   • The storm raged murderously, tearing apart everything in its path.

   🇷🇺Яростно

   Synonyms: brutallyferociouslymaniacallysavagelyviciously

   Antonyms: calmlygentlymildlypeacefully

• more murderously comparative form
• most murderously superlative form