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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Possible to imagine or conceive
“The things I can do are beyond your mortal imagination.”
Great or very intense
“My mortal fear of being seen as weak by others would stop me from seeking counseling.”
Being naturally susceptible to weaknesses or error
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Relating to hominoid primates
Dangerous or perilous in nature
Not capable of being repaired, cured, regained, or undone
Alive or having life
Common, boring, or severely lacking in interest
At the point of death or losing one's life
A human being, as opposed to a divine being
“Sooner or later, you're bound to realize that you're just another human being, nothing special, just an ordinary mortal like everyone else.”
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