lethally

Meaning

In a way that is capable of causing death.

Examples

• The ancient Roman poison was so potent that it could lethally affect anyone who ingested it.
• The detective discovered that the victim had been lethally poisoned with a rare toxin.

Pronunciation: /ˈliːθəli/

How to Use lethally

lethally wounded (collocation)

Injured in a way that will cause death. — "The soldier was lethally wounded in the final battle."

lethally toxic (collocation)

Having a poisonous quality that can cause death. — "The new chemical compound was found to be lethally toxic to laboratory rats."

lethally dose (collocation)

To administer a dose of a substance that is sufficient to cause death. — "The investigation revealed that the suspect had attempted to lethally dose the victim with medication."

Synonyms of lethally

Words with a similar meaning to lethally:

• fatally
• deadly
• mortally
• destructively

Antonyms of lethally

Words with the opposite meaning to lethally:

• harmlessly
• safely