Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cadaverous

adjective

/kəˈdæv.ə.rəs/

Definition

Resembling a corpse; pale, thin, or ghastly in appearance.

Examples

After weeks of illness, he had a cadaverous look that worried his friends.
The cadaverous figure in the movie added a chilling element to the horror story.
Her cadaverous cheeks indicated that she hadn’t eaten in days.

Meaning

The word ‘cadaverous’ relates to the physical state that is similar to that of a dead body. It often describes someone who looks extremely unhealthy or has an ashen complexion.