Deathly and Lively

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Deathly adjective - Of, relating to, or suggestive of death.

Usage example: his deathly pallor suggested that any attempt to find a pulse would be futile

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Lively is an antonym for deathly in topics: fatal, suggesting end of life.

Nearby Word: death

Lively adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

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Deathly is an antonym for lively.

Nearby Words: liveliness, liven

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