deathly

/'deθli/

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Definition

Deathly is an adjective that means something that is related to death or has the qualities of death. It can describe something that is very serious or dangerous, or it can describe someone or something that looks very pale or sick, as if they are close to death.

Usage Instructions

• Adjective: Use "deathly" to describe a situation, appearance, or feeling that is extremely serious or related to death.
• Adverb: When used as an adverb (though it’s less common), it describes something happening to a degree that resembles death.

Examples

1. Adjective:

   • "The room was filled with a deathly silence after the bad news." (This means the silence was very serious and heavy, almost as if it were connected to death.)
   • "After the accident, the driver had a deathly pallor." (This means the driver looked very pale, like someone who is sick or close to death.)

2. Adverb:

   • "He was deathly pale after running the marathon." (This means he was very pale, almost like he was sick or exhausted.)

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "deathly" can describe extreme reactions or conditions, often used in literature or dramatic situations. For example: - "She gave him a deathly stare, filled with anger and despair." (This means her stare was very intense and frightening, as if it could cause harm.)

Word Variants

• Death (noun): The end of life.
• Dead (adjective): No longer alive; not functioning.
• Deathly (adjective/adverb).

Different Meanings

While "deathly" primarily relates to death, it can also suggest something that feels very serious or intense, even if it is not literally about death.

Synonyms

• Fatal: Causing death.
• Lethal: Capable of causing death.
• Mortal: Relating to human death; often used to describe things that can kill.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that incorporate "deathly," but you might find phrases like: - "Dead silence": A complete absence of sound, often in a serious or shocking situation.

Conclusion

"Deathly" is a descriptive word that can help you express intense situations or appearances that relate to death.

Academic

Adjective

1. causing or capable of causing death
   • a fatal accident
   • a deadly enemy
   • mortal combat
   • a mortal illness
2. having the physical appearance of death
   • a deathly pallor

Adverb

1. to a degree resembling death
   • he was deathly pale

Synonyms

• deadly
• mortal
• deathlike