deathly
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deathly
- /ˈdɛθli/ UK
Rhymes with -ɛθli
Where it comes from
From Middle English dethlich, from Old English dēaþlīċ, equivalent to death + -ly.
adjective deathlier · more deathly · deathliest · most deathly
- Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death. He has a deathly pallor.
- Deadly, fatal, causing death.
- Extreme. He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.
adverb more deathly · most deathly
- In a way that resembles death. He was deathly pale.
- Extremely, dreadfully. The water was deathly cold.
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adj appearing as though dead
| Deutsch | tödlich |
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| Русский | смерте́льный smertélʹnyj |
adj fatal, causing death
| Deutsch | tödlich |
|---|---|
| Русский | смерте́льный smertélʹnyj, роково́й rokovój, фата́льный fatálʹnyj |
adj extreme
| Русский | смерте́льный smertélʹnyj |
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Talk about this word "deathly." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/deathly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. deathly. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/deathly "deathly." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/deathly.Cite this
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title = {deathly},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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