deathly

Example Sentences

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The atmosphere among those who came to mourn the tragedy was deathly quiet.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Brad Jacobs, the billionaire CEO of building-products distributor QXO, devoted a chapter in his book to “electric meetings,” noting many gatherings are deathly dull and full of passive listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

As he struggled with a system, which aimed to preserve secrecy and deepen separation, he didn’t know about a deathly further dimension to the institutional inhumanity.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

The actress leans into the drama with 1920s flapper-esque makeup almost making her look as deathly pale as a Victorian child.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

The bus lurched to a stop, and we were all forced to stay deathly still as the camp gate slid shut behind us.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken