English Explanatory Dictionary

deathly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
  2. Deadly, fatal, causing death.
  3. Extreme.
adv
  1. In a way that resembles death.
  2. Extremely, dreadfully.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛθli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deathly.wav

Word forms

deathly deathlier more deathly deathliest most deathly

Etymology

From Middle English dethlich, from Old English dēaþlīċ, equivalent to death + -ly.

Derived words

deathlily deathliness deathly pale
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