English · Word Candidate

deadly

/ˈdɛdli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: deadlier · deadliest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Causing death; lethal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây tử vong; độc hại

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Adjective

Examples

But then I had the [massive] flintlock by me for protection. ¶[…]The linen-press and a chest on the top of it formed, however, a very good gun-carriage; and, thus mounted, aim could be taken out of the window[…], and a 'bead' could be drawn upon Molly, the dairymaid, kissing the fogger behind the he

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Aiming or willing to destroy; implacable; desperately hostile.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhắm tới hoặc sẵn sàng phá hủy, không thể hòa giải, thù địch tuyệt vọng

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Adjective

Examples

deadly enemies

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a way which suggests death.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mang tính chất của sự chết

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Adverb

Examples

Her face suddenly became deadly white.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Extremely, incredibly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rất, cực kỳ

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Adverb

Examples

Though deadly weary, till ſpectators do / At once part and call them good boys too[…]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “deadly” mean?

Causing death; lethal.

Is “deadly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.