mortal
subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
of or relating to human beings as subject to death; human: this mortal life.
belonging to this world.
deadly or implacable; relentless: a mortal enemy.
severe, dire, grievous, or bitter: in mortal fear.
causing or liable to cause death; fatal:a mortal wound.
to the death: mortal combat.
of or relating to death: the mortal hour.
involving spiritual death (opposed to venial): mortal sin.
long and wearisome.
extreme; very great: in a mortal hurry.
conceivable; possible: of no mortal value to the owners.
a human being.
the condition of being subject to death.
Origin of mortal
1synonym study For mortal
Other words from mortal
- mor·tal·ly, adverb
- non·mor·tal, adjective, noun
- non·mor·tal·ly, adverb
- post·mor·tal, adjective
- post·mor·tal·ly, adverb
- pre·mor·tal, adjective
- pre·mor·tal·ly, adverb
- un·mor·tal, adjective
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How to use mortal in a sentence
The Boys follows the story of a motley crew of mere mortals working to bring this elite group of superheroes to justice for the horrific deeds they’ve performed under the radar.
I’d gone out drinking, once, and woken up the next morning inside a McDonald’s booth, wincing from mortal fear.
In thinking about how important nature is to us in grieving or in being mortal, I started to wonder what death care would look like in the city if it were really tied to nature.
The startup turning human bodies into compost | Katie McLean | October 21, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewWith the rise of AdBlock Plus and other free services, publishers saw a mortal threat to their businesses.
Inside Tony Haile’s expedition to (help) save the news business | Steven Perlberg | July 27, 2020 | DigidayTalking of storms and duality of character, Raijin and Fujin are considered the powerful kami of the elements of nature who can be favoring or disagreeable to the plights of mortals.
12 Major Japanese Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About | Dattatreya Mandal | May 6, 2020 | Realm of History
While some of the patients had been seriously ill, many of them were not in mortal danger—at least not from their illnesses.
Why the Crisis in VA Hospitals Shames Our Country on Memorial Day | Jake Adelstein | May 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs Suez demonstrated, it was a lot easier to be tough on allies than on a potentially mortal adversary.
Chris Christie may survive the scandal, but he's scarred and has become just another mere mortal candidate.
The stakes didn't seem high enough—largely because America no longer views Russia as its mortal enemy.
Why ‘The Americans’ Is the Best Spy Show on TV | Andrew Romano | February 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNever has he been more mortal—struck dumb and slow, crumbs spilling down his shirt—and never have we deemed him more godly.
The Stacks: The True Greatness of Muhammad Ali | Peter Richmond | February 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMan's enthusiasm in praise of a fellow mortal, is soon damped by the original sin of his nature—rebellious pride!
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThere were yet two mortal hours to get through, and the men of the party sought the cool shades of the vicarage garden.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsShe sobbed; he lifted her chin with his free hand—and what less could mortal apostle do?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeSeven years after the death of Copernicus, was born that strange mortal, Giordano Bruno.
Gospel Philosophy | J. H. WardAnd I don't see her doing every mortal thing she wants, while others have to walk a chalked line through life.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
British Dictionary definitions for mortal
/ (ˈmɔːtəl) /
(of living beings, esp human beings) subject to death
of or involving life or the world
ending in or causing death; fatal: a mortal blow
deadly or unrelenting: a mortal enemy
of or like the fear of death; dire: mortal terror
great or very intense: mortal pain
possible: there was no mortal reason to go
slang long and tedious: for three mortal hours
a mortal being
informal a person: a mean mortal
Origin of mortal
1Derived forms of mortal
- mortally, adverb
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