Definitions

1. adjective

subject to death or liable to die

“The mortal enemy of the hero was revealed at the end of the story.”

2. noun

a human being as distinguished from God or animals

“All mortal creatures are subject to the laws of nature.”

3. noun

a person who is not a god or goddess in mythology or fiction

“The mortal who slew the dragon was hailed as a hero.”

4. noun

a person who is not a king, queen, or other high-ranking member of a royal family

“The mortal among the royal family members was the only one who spoke the truth.”

5. noun

a person who is not an immortal or supernatural being

“The mortal world is different from the world of spirits.”

6. verb

to kill or cause the death of

“The disease mortalized many people in the small village.”