Meaning & Definition of word "Lifeless"
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Lifeless
/ˈlaɪf.ləs/
adjective:
- 1. Having no life; inanimate.
- Example: The lifeless body lay on the ground, untouched by time.
- 2. Showing no signs of life or vitality; dull or uninteresting.
- Example: The presentation was so lifeless that several attendees fell asleep.
- 3. Incurring no growth or animation; barren.
- Example: The once vibrant garden now appeared lifeless after the drought.
Etymology
From Middle English lifles, equivalent to life + -less.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lifeless eyes:
Eyes that lack expression or vitality.
lifeless body:
A corpse; a body without life.
lifeless music:
Music that lacks energy or rhythm.
Related Words
life:
The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter.
alive:
Having life; not dead.
dead:
No longer alive.
Slang Meanings of lifeless
Meaning: Flat
Example Sentence: The movie was totally flat, just felt lifeless.
Meaning: Boring
Example Sentence: That lecture was so boring, it was lifeless.