stone-dead

American  

[stohn-ded] / ˈstoʊnˈdɛd /

adjective

1. undeniably dead; completely lifeless.

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stone-dead British  

adjective

1. completely lifeless

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Etymology

Origin of stone-dead

1250–1300; Middle English (north) standed. See stone, dead

Example Sentences

But if you want to kill it stone-dead, get to know his wife.

From The Guardian

But at the pace the PGA Tour is adapting to the modern sports landscape, I see innovations like the schedule change winding up stone-dead to the hole.

From Golf Digest

And Özil had Arsenal’s first chance with 12 minutes gone, running on to Sánchez’s floated pass and taking the most beautiful stone-dead touch, only for Forster to save well with his legs as he shot.

From The Guardian

“The wind is blowing too hard. To be able to lag putt those putts stone-dead is very key.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He hadn't lost the knack of being able to kill the ball stone-dead.

From The Guardian