Subject to death; destined to die. Man is mortal.

Deadly; destructive to life; causing death, or that must cause death; as a mortal wound; mortal poison. The fruit . Of that forbidden tree whose mortal tastel . Brought death into the world, and all our woe-- .

Bringing death; terminating life. Safe in the hand of one disposing power, Or in the natal or the mortal hour.

Deadly in malice or purpose; as a mortal foe. In colloquial language, a mortal foe is an inveterate foe.

Exposing to certain death; incurring the penalty of death; condemned to be punished with death; not venial; as a mortal sin,

Human; belonging to man who is mortal; as mortal wit or knowledge; mortal power. The voice of God . To mortal ear is dreadful.

Extreme; violent. The nymph grew pale, and in a mortal fright-- .

Man; a being subject to death; a human being. Warn poor mortals left behind. It is often used in ludicrous and colloquial language. I can behold no mortal now.