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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

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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