Mortally (Adverb)

Meaning

In such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.); "a being of whom the forest Indians are said to be mortally afraid, with a hoof shaped like the heel of a bottle".

Examples

• He was shot mortally during the battle and died a few hours later in the hospital.
• Their rivalry was so intense that they were mortally jealous of each other's success.
• The villagers were mortally afraid of the dark forest, where many strange sounds could be heard at night.
• She was mortally ill with cancer and had only a short time left to live.
• His opponents were mortally offended by his harsh criticism and refused to forgive him.