deathful
Americanadjective
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deadly; fatal.
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resembling death; deathlike.
Etymology
Origin of deathful
First recorded in 1200–50, deathful is from the Middle English word deethful. See death, -ful
Example Sentences
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But bold Krishna drove his chariot, whispered unto him his plan, Arjun placed the young Sikhandin in the deathful battle's van!
From Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse by Dutt, Romesh
In the deathful cave, With the feeble troop Of the folk that droop, Lurk and flit and crave, Woman severed and far-flown.
From Ionica by Cory, William (AKA William Johnson)
Suddenly a cannon thundered royally, and down the narrow street rushed a deathful defiance, carrying disorder and dismay to the assailants, joy and wonder to the nearly exhausted defenders.
From Moods by Alcott, Louisa May
The listening traveller Starts fear-struck, while the hollow echoing vaults Of pyramids increase the deathful sounds.
From English Poets of the Eighteenth Century by Bernbaum, Ernest
From the union of Space and Time springs a child, Orc, hereafter the deliverer, whom the father and mother chain with the chain of jealousy below the deathful shadow of Urizen.
From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Langridge, Irene
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