Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrtl/
noun a human being subject to death
A1 A mortal is a human being who will eventually die.
A2 In Greek mythology, mortals were often at the mercy of the gods.
B1 The movie portrayed the struggle between immortals and mortals in a post-apocalyptic world.
B2 Despite his mortal status, he showed great courage in the face of danger.
C1 The novel delves into the existential questions of what it means to be a mortal in a vast universe.
C2 The artist's painting captured the fleeting beauty of mortal life in a poignant way.
adjective subject to death; having a limited lifespan
A1 Humans are mortal beings.
A2 The ancient Greeks believed that gods were immortal and humans were mortal.
B1 The concept of mortality is a common theme in literature.
B2 Despite his accomplishments, he was still a mortal man with limitations.
C1 The philosopher pondered the implications of human mortality.
C2 The artist's depiction of mortality in his paintings was both haunting and beautiful.
formal In Greek mythology, a mortal is a human being subject to death.
informal I heard that only a mortal can defeat that powerful villain.
slang Don't worry, we're all mortals here.
figurative The mortal coil refers to the troubles and travails of human life.
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