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(dead-li-est) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. causing the most deaths or harm.

Example Sentence

The bubonic plague was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history..

More Example Sentences

Hurricanes can be the deadliest storms.

Synonyms

most dangerous; most lethal; most harmful

Antonyms

safest; least dangerous; least harmful

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