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deadliest
Deadliest (adj) means causing the most deaths, or most likely to cause death, of all being compared. Example: “Malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in the tropics.”
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Causing the most deaths, or most likely to cause death, of all being compared.
"Malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in the tropics."
"This stretch of road is the deadliest in the county."
How to use deadliest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe superlative of deadly — the most dangerous or fatal of a group.
Common pairings
deadliest disease
deadliest weapon
deadliest year on record
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What does “deadliest” mean?
The word “deadliest” means causing the most deaths, or most likely to cause death, of all being compared. In plain terms, the superlative of deadly — the most dangerous or fatal of a group.
How do you use “deadliest” in a sentence?
Here is “deadliest” used in a sentence: “Malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in the tropics.”
What part of speech is “deadliest”?
“Deadliest” is an adjective.
Is “deadliest” a common word?
“Deadliest” is an uncommon word in modern English.
