Superlative for causing or liable to cause death or tragedy
“She was described as being at the bedside of an individual who suddenly suffered a mortal illness.”
Superlative for relating to the physical or biological condition or needs of being human
“The Olympics are a product of our dreams and our indomitable drive for perfection, the best of what the mortal human body can achieve.”
Superlative for denoting a grave sin that is regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace
“They believed that not adhering to the religion's tenets was a mortal sin.”
Superlative for filled with unyielding hatred or intense rivalry
“He became his mortal enemy, and from that time forth spoke evil of him in all places and at all occasions.”
Superlative for aggressive or antagonistic in nature
“The soldiers of the Army of Tennessee knew for certain now that they would soon be engaged in mortal combat with Union forces.”
Superlative for possible to imagine or conceive
“The things I can do are beyond your mortal imagination.”
Superlative for great or very intense
“My mortal fear of being seen as weak by others would stop me from seeking counseling.”
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