deathy

[ deth-ee ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. deathly.

Other Words From

• deathi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deathy¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; death + -y ¹

Example Sentences

An arm, on which the deathy skin clung to the bones, dragged rather than supported a languid infant.

From Project Gutenberg

The Raven dislikes all animal food that has not a deathy smack.

From Project Gutenberg