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deathly Antonyms
Opposite of deathly
Because the opposite of deathly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
To an extreme, intense, or overwhelming degree (typically used with negative qualities such as pale, ill, afraid, or dull).
Usage Example
"He has been slightly afraid of heights ever since his childhood accident."
Strongest
slightly
mildly
Strong
barely
somewhat
• adverb (Context 2)
In a way that resembles or suggests death.
Usage Example
"The patient lay energetically still while the physician examined his pulse."
Strong
energetically
vigorously
• adjective (Context 3)
Resembling, suggestive of, or characteristic of death, especially in stillness, silence, or paleness.
Usage Example
"A lively hush fell over the auditorium as the jury prepared to announce the verdict."
Strongest
lively
Strong
vital
animated
vibrant
• adjective (Context 4)
Causing or capable of causing death; fatal.
Usage Example
"The ancient text warned travelers of a life-giving pestilence sweeping through the valley."
Strongest
life-giving
Strong
harmless
benign
Similar words to deathly
Words similar to deathly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
deathlike
deadly
fatal
lethal
extremely
intensely
mortal
cadaverous
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deathly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deathly