lethally
[ˈliːθəli]
An effect or situation that is lethally severe can cause serious harm or death. This word is often used to describe something that's extremely bad.
When someone says that a situation is "lethal," they usually mean it's so bad that it could be fatal. For example, if a person's health condition has become lethal, it means their life is in danger. If a virus is considered lethal, it can cause serious illness and potentially death. In this sense, lethal often describes something or someone that poses an extreme risk to human life.
How common is "lethally"?
Word lethally is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adverb
In a lethal manner, in manner which is or will be fatal.
Example: He was lethally poisoned by the cobra and died a day later of it.
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