Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deadlier

adjective
/ˈdɛdliɚ/
Definition
More fatal or lethal than something else.
Examples
  • The disease proved deadlier than previous outbreaks.
  • Some predators are deadlier than others in the animal kingdom.
  • In the movie, the villain’s plan was deadlier than anyone could have imagined.
Meaning
Referring to something that can cause more harm or death than another thing.
Synonyms
  • More lethal
  • More deadly
  • More dangerous
  • More harmful