Deadness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛdnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deadness is a noun meaning (philosophy) The state of not being alive; lifelessness.
Meaning
(philosophy) The state of not being alive; lifelessness.
More Meanings
- A lack of elasticity.
- A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink.
- A lack of animation in a person.
Example Sentences
The deadness of the champagne made it undrinkable.
He complained that the deadness of the balls affected his game.
The deadness of his expression told everything, without him having to speak.
O may it be my constant care to watch and pray; the neglect of which was the chief cause of my former deadness.
Word Forms
- deadnesses
- deadnesse
Synonyms for deadness
Depending on context, synonyms include inertness, inanimateness, inelasticity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lifelessness, deadlihood, dead-heartedness, inanimation, death, devoidness.
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