1. of, relating to, or resembling a dead body or corpse
Usage: formal; medical/anatomical context
2. extremely thin, pale, or gaunt in appearance; deathly looking
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The cadaveric remains were examined by the forensic pathologist.
• His cadaveric appearance after months of illness alarmed his family.
• The anatomy textbook included detailed cadaveric illustrations.
• She had a cadaveric pallor that suggested serious illness.
• Cadaveric donation has saved countless lives through organ transplantation.
• The patient's cadaveric features indicated advanced malnutrition.