mortal

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔːtəl/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A human; someone susceptible to death.

Antonyms
immortal
Example Sentences
  • Her wisdom was beyond that of a mere mortal.
Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal.

2 Definition

Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.).

3 Definition

Punishable by death.

4 Definition

Fatally vulnerable.

5 Definition

Of or relating to the time of death.

6 Definition

Affecting as if with power to kill; deathly.

Example Sentences
  • mortal enemy
7 Definition

Human; belonging or pertaining to people who are mortal.

Example Sentences
  • mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power
8 Definition

Very painful or tedious; wearisome.

Example Sentences
  • a sermon lasting two mortal hours
9 Definition

Very drunk; wasted; smashed.

10 Definition

Of a sin: involving the penalty of spiritual death, rather than merely venial.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Mortally; enough to cause death.

Example Sentences
  • It's mortal cold out there.