deathly

UK /ˈdɛθli/ US /ˈdɛθli/
adj 3adv 2

Definitions

adj

1

Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.

He has a deathly pallor.

I rushed towards her, and embraced her with ardour; but the deathly languor and coldness of the limbs told me, that what I now held in my arms had ceased to be the Elizabeth whom I had loved and cherished.

2

Deadly, fatal, causing death.

3

Extreme.

He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.

adv

1

In a way that resembles death.

He was deathly pale.

2

Extremely, dreadfully.

The water was deathly cold.

He was deathly afraid of crocodiles.

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