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deathly

[ˈdɛθli]

deathly Definition

  • 1causing or capable of causing death
  • 2resembling death in appearance or quality
  • 3extremely pale, thin, or weak

Using deathly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deathly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The snake's venom is deathly.

  • Example

    She had a deathly pallor after the accident.

  • Example

    The silence was deathly in the abandoned house.

  • Example

    He was deathly afraid of spiders.

deathly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deathly

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Phrases with deathly

  • a complete absence of sound, often creating an eerie or unsettling atmosphere

    Example

    The only sound in the room was the ticking of the clock, creating a deathly silence.

  • deathly hallows

    three magical objects in the Harry Potter series that are said to make one the Master of Death

    Example

    The final book in the Harry Potter series is titled 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.'

  • a complete absence of movement, often creating an eerie or unsettling atmosphere

    Example

    The forest was so quiet that even the leaves on the trees didn't rustle, creating a deathly stillness.

Origins of deathly

from 'death' + '-ly'

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Summary: deathly in Brief

The term 'deathly' [ˈdɛθli] refers to something that causes or resembles death, such as 'The snake's venom is deathly,' or describes someone who is extremely pale, thin, or weak, like 'She had a deathly pallor after the accident.' It can also describe a complete absence of sound or movement, as in 'The silence was deathly in the abandoned house.' Synonyms include 'deadly,' 'fatal,' 'lethal,' and 'mortal.'

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