Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fatally
Adverb
ˈfeɪtəli
Definition
In a manner that causes death or leads to ruin.
Examples
- He was fatally injured in the accident.
- Her decision could have fatally compromised their safety.
- The disease was diagnosed too late, leading to a fatally poor prognosis.
Meaning
The adverb ‘fatally’ describes actions or events that result in death or severe consequences, often in a final or irreversible way.
Synonyms
- Deadly
- Mortally
- Disastrously