Synonyms for

Deadliest

Verb / ˈdedli:ʌst / Another word for deadliest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

superlative form of 'deadly', meaning causing or able to cause death or destruction

Synonyms & similar words

mortal venomous baneful lethal pestilent virulent deathly deadly pernicious fatal lethal destructive dangerous harmful deadly perilous poisonous toxic venomous mortal killer life-threatening terminal catastrophic apocalyptic devastating ruinous disastrous tragic

Synonyms by register

Formal

most lethal most fatal most destructive

Informal

most killer worst

Literary

most pernicious most baleful

Antonyms

safest least dangerous mildest gentlest harmless

Common collocations

  • deadliest weapon
  • deadliest disease
  • deadliest sin
  • deadliest catch
  • deadliest storm
  • deadliest earthquake
  • deadliest predator

Word family

noun deadliness
adverb deadliest

Usage note

Deadliest is the superlative form of deadly. It is used to describe something that causes or is capable of causing the most death.

Example sentences

  1. The deadliest hurricanes can cause a lot of damage.
  2. The deadliest snake in the world is the inland taipan.
  3. The deadliest form of cancer is pancreatic cancer.
  4. The deadliest war in history was World War II.
  5. The deadliest pandemic was the Spanish flu.

Quotes

  • The deadliest foe to virtue would be complete self-knowledge.
  • The deadliest foe to love is not hate, but indifference.
  • The deadliest enemy of Jewish sovereignty is Jewish passivity.

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