Fatally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfeɪtəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Fatally is an adverb meaning In a deadly manner; lethally.
Meaning
In a deadly manner; lethally.
More Meanings
- Ultimately, with finality or irrevocability, moving towards the demise of something.
- Fatedly; according to the dictates of fate or doom.
Example Sentences
White, too, was found dead—fatally shot—at the scene.
One of the Louisville detectives who fatally shot Breonna Taylor during a botched raid is appealing his termination this week.
Witness our too much memorable shame When Cressy battle fatally was struck, And all our princes captiv'd by the hand Of that black name, Edward, Black Prince of Wales;
Chelsea will point to that victory margin as confirmation of their superiority - but Spurs will complain their hopes of turning the game around were damaged fatally by Atkinson's decision.
Synonyms for fatally
Depending on context, synonyms include mortally.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mortally, deadly, lethally, deathly, dead, severely.
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