Meaning
deadly, killer
- Causing or capable of causing death; lethal.
- Extremely intense, overwhelming, or effective (informal).
In a sentence
Oggi c'è un'afa micidiale che non lascia respirare.
Today there is brutal humidity that doesn't let you breathe.
Quella sostanza chimica ha un effetto micidiale sull'organismo.
That chemical substance has a lethal effect on the body.
L'attaccante ha sorpreso il portiere con un tiro micidiale all'incrocio.
The striker caught the goalkeeper off guard with a killer shot into the top corner.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| micidiale | masculine · singular |
| micidiale | feminine · singular |
| micidiali | masculine · plural |
| micidiali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used figuratively to describe intense heat, a dreadful headache, or a potent drink.