deathly

/ˈdɛθli/

adjective

  1. 1

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

    He has a deathly pallor.
  2. 2

    Deadly, fatal, causing death.

  3. 3

    Extreme.

    He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.

adverb

  1. 1

    In a way that resembles death.

    He was deathly pale.
  2. 2

    Extremely, dreadfully.

    He was deathly afraid of crocodiles.

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