mortally

adverb
UK: /ˈmɔːtəli/
US: /ˈmɔːrtəli/

  1. In a way that is likely to cause death.

    1. He was mortally wounded in the battle.
    2. She was mortally afraid that someone would recognize her disguise.

  2. Extremely or intensely.

    1. I was mortally embarrassed when I tripped.
    2. He was mortally offended by her comment at the party, refusing to speak to her all night.

Synonyms

fatally extremely desperately

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mortally" in English means: In a way that is likely to cause death., Extremely or intensely..

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

Synonyms for "mortally": fatally, extremely, desperately.

Example usage of "mortally": "He was mortally wounded in the battle.". More examples on the page.