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Definition of deadness

deadness

/ˈdɛd.nəs/
dead · ness
Adverb:deadly
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Adjective:dead
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deadness Lexical Profile

deadness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of lacking life, vitality, energy, or emotional responsiveness.

Example

"There was a strange deadness in his voice as he recounted the events of the evening."

2

A lack of physical sensation or feeling in a part of the body; numbness.

Example

"After sitting in the cold for hours, she felt a creeping deadness in her fingers and toes."

3

A lack of resonance, brightness, or reverberation in sound, color, or atmosphere.

Example

"The heavy velvet curtains gave the recording studio an acoustic deadness that absorbed every echo."

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• Rhymes for deadness

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deadness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deadness
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