deathly
/ˈdɛθli/
adjective
- 1
Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
“He has a deathly pallor.”
- 2
Deadly, fatal, causing death.
- 3
Extreme.
“He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.”
adverb
- 1
In a way that resembles death.
“He was deathly pale.”
- 2
Extremely, dreadfully.
“He was deathly afraid of crocodiles.”
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