Word Adjective
deathly
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdɛθɫi/ UK /dˈɛθli/ death·ly
Definition
adj.extremely pale, quiet, or cold. You use this to describe someone who looks very sick or a place that feels very scary and empty.
adj.extremely pale, quiet, or cold; resembling death. Often used to describe a person's appearance or the atmosphere of a place.
Examples
“He looked deathly pale after the accident.”
“The silence in the room was deathly, making it difficult for anyone to speak without feeling guilty.”
“The witness described the victim as deathly pale, with a look of such profound fear that it stayed with the jury for weeks.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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