Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cadaverousness
Noun
/kædˈæv.ə.rəs.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being cadaverous; resembling or characteristic of a corpse.
Examples
- His cadaverousness was alarming, as if he had been ill for an extended period.
- She was haunted by the cadaverousness of the abandoned house in the woods.
- After weeks of studying without rest, his cadaverousness made his friends worry about his health.
Meaning
Cadaverousness refers to a gaunt, pale, and unhealthy appearance, often suggesting death or decay.
Synonyms
- gauntness
- emaciation
- hollow-eyed appearance
- pallor
