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Murderously - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Murderously means in an extremely violent or deadly manner, often suggesting intense anger or brutality. It can also describe actions done with extreme intensity, as in 'working murderously hard.'

murderously

/ˈmɝdɚəsli/ /ˈmɜːdərəsli/

Definition:

In a manner intending or capable of causing death or extreme violence.

Synonyms:

savagely, brutally, ferociously, viciously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

gently, peacefully

Common Collocations:

stare murderously, act murderously, speak murderously

Derivatives:

murderous, murderer, murderess

Usage Tips:

Use "murderously" to describe actions or looks filled with deadly intent or extreme aggression.

Common Phrases:

look murderously at someone, move murderously fast, fight murderously

Etymology:

Derived from "murderous," which comes from "murder," ultimately from Old English "morþor."

Examples:

  • 1. He glared murderously at his rival during the argument.
  • 2. The storm raged murderously, destroying everything in its path.
  • 3. She swung the bat murderously, missing his head by inches.
  • 4. The villain laughed murderously as he revealed his plan.

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