English adjective: deathly | |||
| 1. | deathly having the physical appearance of death | ||
| Samples | A deathly pallor. | ||
| Synonyms | deathlike | ||
| Similar | dead | ||
| Antonyms | alive, live | ||
| 2. | deathly causing or capable of causing death | ||
| Samples | A fatal accident. A deadly enemy. Mortal combat. A mortal illness. | ||
| Synonyms | deadly, mortal | ||
| Similar | fatal | ||
| Antonyms | nonfatal | ||
English adverb: deathly | |||
| 1. | deathly to a degree resembling death | ||
| Samples | He was deathly pale. | ||