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deathly

UK/ˈdɛθli/ US/ˈdɛθli/ uncommon
adjective (2) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

having the physical appearance of death

  • “a deathly pallor”
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2.

causing or capable of causing death

  • “a fatal accident”
  • “a deadly enemy”
  • “mortal combat”
  • “a mortal illness”
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adverb

1.

in the manner of death

  • “he was deathly pale”

Origin

From Middle English dethlich, from Old English dēaþlīċ, equivalent to death + -ly.

Phrases

  • deathly pale

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