Deathly

adjective

/ˈdɛθli/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.adjectiveAppearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.

"He has a deathly pallor."

2.adjectiveDeadly, fatal, causing death.

3.adjectiveExtreme.

"He has a deathly fear of crocodiles."

4.adverbIn a way that resembles death.

"He was deathly pale."

5.adverbExtremely, dreadfully.

"He was deathly afraid of crocodiles."

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