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deathlier

deathlier is the comparative form of deathly.

Meaning of deathly

Adjective

deathly (comparative deathlier or more deathly, superlative deathliest or most deathly)

  1. Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
    • He has a deathly pallor.
  2. Deadly, fatal, causing death.
  3. Extreme.
    • He has a deathly fear of crocodiles.

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Questions about deathlier

What is deathlier the comparative form of?
Deathlier is the comparative form of deathly.

Words near deathlier in the dictionary

  1. deathiversary
  2. deathless
  3. deathlessly
  4. deathlessness
  5. deathlessnesses
  6. deathlier
  7. deathliest
  8. deathlike
  9. deathlily
  10. deathliness
  11. deathling

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