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BNC: 13956 COCA: 11199

murderous

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
murderous /ˈmɚdərəs/ adjective
murderous
/ˈmɚdərəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of MURDEROUS
[more murderous; most murderous]
: very violent or deadly凶残的;凶狠的;致命的
: very angry暴怒的
: very harsh or severe严酷的;剧烈的

— murderously

adverb
BNC: 13956 COCA: 11199

murderous

adjective

mur·​der·​ous ˈmər-d(ə-)rəs How to pronounce murderous (audio)
1
a
: having the purpose or capability of murder
b
: characterized by or causing murder or bloodshed
2
: having the ability or power to overwhelm : devastating
murderous heat
murderously adverb
murderousness noun

Example Sentences

I can't stand this murderous heat. The lead runner set a murderous pace.
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Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of murderous was in 1535
BNC: 13956 COCA: 11199

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