deathly
0 antonyms and opposites of deathly, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Resembling death, or so extreme it suggests death.
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Etymology
From Old English deathlic, built from death plus -lic (the ancestor of -ly).
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What does “deathly” mean?
The word “deathly” means resembling death, or so extreme it suggests death. In plain terms, looking or feeling like death, or (as an intensifier) extremely.
How do you pronounce “deathly”?
“Deathly” is pronounced DEHTH-lee (/ˈdɛθli/ in IPA).
How do you use “deathly” in a sentence?
Here is “deathly” used in a sentence: “Her face turned a deathly shade of pale.”
What part of speech is “deathly”?
Depending on how it is used, “deathly” can be an adjective and an adverb.
Where does the word “deathly” come from?
The word “deathly” comes from Old English. From Old English deathlic, built from death plus -lic (the ancestor of -ly).
How many meanings does “deathly” have?
“Deathly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling death, or so extreme it suggests death.