Dictionary entry

Deadly (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Dead″ly, adv. 1. In a manner resembling, or as if produced by, death. “Deadly pale.” Shak.

2. In a manner to occasion death; mortally.

The groanings of a deadly wounded man. Ezek. xxx. 24.

3. In an implacable manner; destructively.

4. Extremely. “Deadly weary.” Orrery. “So deadly cunning a man.” Arbuthnot.