fatally

adverb
UK: /ˈfeɪtəli/
US: /ˈfeɪtəli/

  1. In a way that causes death.

    1. He was fatally wounded in the attack.
    2. The car accident fatally injured three passengers, causing immediate concern among emergency services.

  2. In a way that has a very bad effect or ruins something.

    1. The business was fatally flawed from the start.
    2. His lack of preparation fatally undermined his chances of success in the crucial competition.

Synonyms

mortally

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fatally" in English means: In a way that causes death., In a way that has a very bad effect or ruins something..

The phonetic transcription of "fatally" is /ˈfeɪtəli/ in British English and /ˈfeɪtəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fatally": mortally.

Example usage of "fatally": "He was fatally wounded in the attack.". More examples on the page.