deathlike

[ deth-lahyk ]

/ ˈdɛθˌlaɪk /

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adjective

resembling death.

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Origin of deathlike

1540–50; death + -like; compare Old English dēathlīcdeathly

Words nearby deathlike

death house, death instinct, Death in Venice, death knell, deathless, deathlike, deathly, death mask, death match, death metal, death of

How to use deathlike in a sentence

He disliked the audible yawn with which Cash manifested his return from the deathlike unconsciousness of sleep.
Cabin Fever|B. M. Bower
During this deathlike preparation, Mr. Wharton, with a feeling nearly allied to that of his son, led Sarah from the apartment.
The Spy|J. Fenimore Cooper
A deathlike coldness was creeping over him, was laying an icy hand upon his heart.
The Romance of His Life|Mary Cholmondeley
Suddenly from the deathlike stillness of the forest there comes a shriek, followed by sounds of commotion.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2|Ida May Hill Starr

On the morning of the ninth day, Peggy sunk into a deathlike stupor.
Ernest Linwood|Caroline Lee Hentz

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