Deathly and Grievous

Deathly

Deathly adjective - Likely to cause or capable of causing death.
Usage example: smallpox is one deathly disease that medical science has been able to conquer

Grievous and deathly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grievous" instead an adjective "Deathly".

Nearby Word: death

Grievous

Grievous adjective - Involving potential loss or injury.
Usage example: a grievous wound that requires a doctor's immediate attention

Deathly and grievous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deathly" instead an adjective "Grievous".

Nearby Words: grieve, grieved, grieving, grievously
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