deathliness

noun
UK: /ˈdeθlinəs/
US: /ˈdeθlinəs/

  1. The quality of being like death or suggestive of death; a morbid or ghastly appearance.

    1. The old house had a deathliness about it.
    2. A chilling deathliness permeated the room after the tragic event, making everyone uneasy.

  2. An atmosphere or feeling associated with death; a sense of profound stillness or decay.

    1. The silence had a strange deathliness.
    2. The deathliness of the abandoned battlefield was a stark reminder of the horrors of war.

Synonyms

pallor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deathliness" in English means: The quality of being like death or suggestive of death; a morbid or ghastly appearance., An atmosphere or feeling associated with death; a sense of profound stillness or decay..

The phonetic transcription of "deathliness" is /ˈdeθlinəs/ in British English and /ˈdeθlinəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deathliness": pallor.

Example usage of "deathliness": "The old house had a deathliness about it.". More examples on the page.