Deathly

/ˈdɛθli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of or resembling death; lacking in energy or vitality; lifeless.

He fell into a deathly silence after hearing the bad news.

Causing death or extreme fear; deadly.

The deathly chill in the air warned them of the approaching storm.

Very pale; ashen.

She had a deathly pallor after spending the night in the cold.

Middle English, from 'deþ' (death) + '-ly' (like).

deathly silence

A silence that is so profound it feels oppressive, often associated with fear.

deathly pale

Describes a very pale complexion, typically as a result of shock or illness.

deathly calm

An eerie sense of calmness that follows panic or chaos.

dead

No longer alive; lifeless.

deceased

No longer living; dead.

mortuary

A place where dead bodies are kept before burial.

Extremely unappealing or boring.

That party was deathly; I couldn't wait to leave.

Used to exaggerate the intensity of something.

That movie was deathly good, I loved it!