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deathliest

deathliest is the superlative 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 deathliest

What is deathliest the superlative form of?
Deathliest is the superlative form of deathly.

Words near deathliest in the dictionary

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

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