Definition
deathy
adjective
- resembling, suggestive of, or characteristic of death; having a deathlike quality
Usage: informal; chiefly literary or descriptive
Examples
- The old mansion had a deathy silence that made visitors uncomfortable.
- His deathy complexion suggested he had been ill for weeks.
- The deathy pallor of the actor's makeup was perfect for the horror film.
- A deathy chill ran through the abandoned house.
- She spoke in a deathy whisper that barely reached his ears.