Also means
deadly (in degree)
Usage Note
Mortalmente is used both literally (ferito mortalmente = mortally wounded) and hyperbolically for extreme boredom or tedium: mortalmente annoiato is a common colloquial expression meaning 'bored to death'. The hyperbolic use is informal but widespread.
Examples
"Era mortalmente annoiato dalla conferenza."
Natural Translation
He was mortally bored by the conference.

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