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deathly

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛθli/

The English word “deathly” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
  2. Deadly, fatal, causing death.
  3. Extreme.

adverb

  1. In a way that resembles death.
  2. Extremely, dreadfully.

Etymology

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

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