deathful

[ deth-fuhl ]

adjective

1. deadly; fatal.
2. resembling death; deathlike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deathful¹

First recorded in 1200–50, deathful is from the Middle English word deethful. See death, -ful

Example Sentences

Wherefore hath untimely sorrow like a darksome cloud above, Cast its pale and deathful shadow on the children of my love?

From Project Gutenberg

But bold Krishna drove his chariot, whispered unto him his plan, Arjun placed the young Sikhandin in the deathful battle's van!

From Project Gutenberg

Dawned a day of mighty slaughter and of dread and deathful war, Ancient Bhishma, in his anger drove once more his sounding car!

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Kurus knew the vow of Arjun, heard the sankha's deathful blare, As it rose above the red field, thrilled the startled morning air!

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Shall Duryodhan like a recreant now avoid the deathful strife, After all his bravest warriors have in war surrendered life?

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Related Words

• ghastly