Definition of DEATHLY

deathly

Adjective Satellite

  • having the physical appearance of death
    • "a deathly pallor"
  • causing or capable of causing death

Adverb

  • to a degree resembling death
    • "he was deathly pale"

Adj

  • Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
  • Deadly, fatal, causing death.
  • Extreme.

Adv

  • In a way that resembles death.
  • Extremely, dreadfully.

Adjective

  • Resembling death; deadly; causing fear of death.

Examples

  • He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.
  • He has a deathly pallor.
  • He was deathly afraid of crocodiles.
  • He was deathly pale.
  • The opponent’s sudden silence was a DEATHLY sign that a challenge was coming.
  • The water was deathly cold.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

deadly, deathlike, mortal

Scrabble Score: 14

deathly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
deathly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deathly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

deathly: valid Words With Friends Word