deadly

• Describe algo que puede causar la muerte o que es extremadamente peligroso; también se usa para enfatizar un grado muy alto de intensidad o eficacia.

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

1. Causing deathB1formal

   Likely to cause death; fatal.

   mortífero, letal

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

   Sinónimosbanefuldeathlyfatalkillinglethalmortal

   Antónimosinvigoratinglife-giving

2. Extreme or intenseB2informal

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

   Mortífero (intenso/eficaz)

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

   Sinónimosconsumingextremefierceintenseoverwhelmingprofoundsevere

   Antónimosfeeblegentlemildweak

3. Very dangerousB1formal

   Capable of causing serious harm or danger.

   muy peligroso

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

   Sinónimosdangerousdestructivefatalhazardouslethalmortalperilous

   Antónimosharmlesssafe

• Adverbio que significa «extremadamente» o «muy», a menudo usado informalmente para enfatizar. También puede significar «de manera mortal» o «como la muerte». La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva terminación -ly.

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.

   extremadamente

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

   Sinónimosawfullydreadfullyexceedinglyextremelyincrediblyreallyterriblyvery

   Antónimosslightlysomewhat

2. In a way that causes deathB2formal

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

   mortíferamente

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

   Sinónimosfatallymortally