1. superlative form of deadly; most likely to cause death or most dangerous
Usage: superlative form

Examples

• The cobra is considered one of the deadliest snakes in the world.
• This was the deadliest hurricane to hit the coast in decades.
• Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases globally.
• The deadliest accident in the factory’s history occurred last year.
• Malaria is the deadliest mosquito-borne illness.
• That intersection is the deadliest spot on the highway.
• The deadliest weapon in their arsenal was kept secret.