Deathly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛθli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Deathly is an adjective meaning Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
Meaning
Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
More Meanings
- Deadly, fatal, causing death.
- Extreme.
- In a way that resembles death.
- Extremely, dreadfully.
Example Sentences
He was deathly pale.
He has a deathly pallor.
The water was deathly cold.
He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.
Word Forms
- deathlier
- deathliest
Synonyms for deathly
Depending on context, synonyms include dead, mortal, fatal, deadly, deathlike.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mortal, deadly, deathlike, dead, fatal, mortally.
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