verb
- to kill violently or in great numbers
- to impress someone greatly or to perform exceptionally well
Usage: formal; literary
Usage: slang; informal
Examples
- The knight slayed the dragon to save the village.
- Thousands were slain in the ancient battle.
- David slayed Goliath with a single stone.
- She absolutely slayed her performance at the talent show.
- The comedian slayed the audience with his jokes.
- That outfit is going to slay at the party.
- The warrior slayed his enemies without mercy.