deadly
/ˈdɛdli/ adjective B1- Causing death; lethal.
- Aiming or willing to destroy; implacable; desperately hostile. · deadly enemies
- Very accurate (of aiming with a bow, firearm, etc.).
- Very boring.
Comparative deadlier · Superlative deadliest
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“Run fast,” said the Scarecrow to the Lion, “and get out of this deadly flower bed as soon as you can.
On and on they walked, and it seemed that the great carpet of deadly flowers that surrounded them would never end.
It was some time before the Cowardly Lion awakened, for he had lain among the poppies a long while, breathing in their deadly fragrance; but when he did open his eyes and roll off the truck he was very glad to find himself still alive.
A SERPENT and an Eagle were struggling with each other in deadly conflict.
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