Synonyms for deathly

Most common

deadly · fatal · mortal

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

Adverb

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Deadly, fatal, causing death.

2. adj. 2

   Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.

3. adv. 1

   Extremely, dreadfully.

   The water was deathly cold.

Related words

Phrases

deathly pale

Example sentences

• deadly Sloth or laziness is one of the seven deadly sins.
• fatal Make the best of one's lot with fatal resignation.
• mortal Old bread can sometimes be used as a mortal weapon.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

dead¹

5 letters

super², fatal²

6 letters

deadly², mortal²

8 letters

whopping²

9 letters

extremely³

11 letters

exceedingly⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (super² = 2 syllables).