Definition

In a way that causes harm or damage.

Example

The chemicals were released into the water, deleteriously affecting the local wildlife.

Conversation

I read that too much screen time can affect our health deleteriously.

That's interesting! I never thought it could be that harmful.

Yeah, it can really impact our sleep and focus deleteriously.

I should probably take more breaks from my phone then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deleteriously → It is formed from "deleterius" (from Latin, meaning harmful or destructive) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "deleteriously" means in a manner that is harmful or destructive.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'harmful' ('deleterius') and remember that 'deleteriously' describes doing something in a harmful way.

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