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Meaning of deathly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deathly

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛθli/

adjective

Definitions

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

    Example: He has a deathly pallor.

  2. Deadly, fatal, causing death.

  3. Extreme.

    Example: He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a way that resembles death.

    Example: He was deathly pale.

  2. Extremely, dreadfully.

    Example: He was deathly afraid of crocodiles.