Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deathly
Adjective
/ˈdɛθli/
Definition
In a manner suggesting death; lifeless or resembling death.
Examples
- She had a deathly pallor after the news.
- The silence in the abandoned house was deathly.
- He could hear the deathly whispers in the dark.
Meaning
The term ‘deathly’ describes something that is related to death, often evoking a sense of eeriness or stillness. It can also refer to something that causes fear or dread.
Synonyms
- Lifeless
- Chilling
- Gloomy
- Macabre
- Eerie
