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