Deathly

/ˈdɛθli/ adjective, adverb

Resembling death or associated with death; deadly pale or silent in a frightening way.

From Old English 'deathly,' combining 'death' and the suffix '-ly' meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of.' Literally means 'death-like' or 'in a death-resembling way.'

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