Definitions

deathly

[deth-lee] / ˈdɛθ li /

ADJECTIVE

suggesting end of life

Synonyms

WEAK

appalling cadaverous corpselike deathlike defunctive dreadful gaunt ghastly grim gruesome haggard horrible macabre pale pallid wan wasted

Antonyms

WEAK

animated beginning benign blooming blossoming harmless healthful healthy life-giving lively strengthening

ADJECTIVE

fatal

Synonyms

WEAK

deadly extreme intense lethal mortal mortiferous noxious pestilent pestilential terrible

Antonyms

WEAK

animated beginning benign blooming blossoming harmless healthful healthy life-giving lively strengthening

Example Sentences

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In March 2008, Warner Bros. announced that the final film adaptation in the world-dominating “Harry Potter” franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” would be split into two separate movies, released eight months apart.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

This sequel takes place 19 years after Harry and the old gang rescued the world of wizardry in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

A children's book featured in the last instalment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

Rowling’s final Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” which came out in 2007 and sold more than 8 millions copies in its first 24 hours.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

“Mr. Ollivander, one last thing, and then we’ll let you get some rest. What do you know about the Deathly Hallows?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

deathly

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