Definition

In a way that causes death or is capable of causing death.

Example

The poison was lethally effective, leading to immediate consequences.

Conversation

Did you hear about that documentary on toxic snakes?

Yeah, I heard some of them can strike lethally fast!

I can't believe how dangerous they are in the wild.

Right? It's amazing how something so small can be so lethally effective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lethally → It is formed from "lethal" (from Latin "letalis", meaning deadly) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "lethally" means in a manner that is deadly or causing death.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'deadly' ('lethal') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'lethally' refers to something done in a deadly way.

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