DEATHLIKE

deathlike, deathly

(adjective) having the physical appearance of death; “a deathly pallor”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

deathlike (comparative more deathlike, superlative most deathlike)

Resembling or characteristic of death.

(obsolete) Deadly.

Synonyms

• deadlike

Source: Wiktionary


Death"like`, a.

1. Resembling death. A deathlike slumber, and a dead repose. Pope.

2. Deadly. [Obs.] "Deathlike dragons." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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