deadlier

We have found lemma(root) word of deadlier : deadly.

Definitions


[ˈdɛdli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- causing or able to cause death
(e.g: a deadly weapon)

- very good; excellent
(e.g: it's a great town and the pubs are deadly)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English dēadlīc ‘mortal, in danger of death’ (see dead, -ly)


[ˈdɛdli], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in a way resembling or suggesting death; as if dead
(e.g: her skin was deadly pale)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English dēadlīc ‘mortal, in danger of death’ (see dead, -ly)




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