deathly

deathly

Adjective

The term "deathly" typically refers to something that is related to death or suggests the potential for death. It can be used to describe a serious or grave situation, such as a "deathly silence" or a "deathly illness." It can also be used to describe something that is reminiscent of death, such as a "deathly pale" complexion. Additionally, the term "deathly" can be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that is very intense or extreme, such as a "deathly fear" or a "deathly cold" winter night.

 

Example

  1. The hiker's fear grew as the sky darkened and the wind picked up, creating a deathly silence that hung over the mountain.
  2. The doctor's face turned deathly pale as she read the results of the patient's latest test, revealing a rapidly spreading cancer.
  3. The cold winter night was so bitter and unforgiving that it felt like a deathly grip on the town, causing power outages and frostbite warnings.