Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thanatoid
adjective
/ˈθænəˌtɔɪd/
Definition
resembling death; having characteristics associated with death.
Examples
- The flowers had a thanatoid look, wilted and lifeless under the harsh sun.
- His face took on a thanatoid expression after hearing the tragic news.
Meaning
The term ‘thanatoid’ refers to something that has a dead-like or death-associated appearance or quality.
Synonyms
- dead-like
- lifeless
- deceased
- inanimate
