Meaning of "deathliness" in English

"Deathliness" refers to a quality, state, or condition that resembles or is associated with death. It often implies a sense of eeriness, stillness, or quiet that can be unsettling. This term can be used to describe an atmosphere, appearance, or feeling that evokes death-like qualities, such as silence and lifelessness. The word can also relate to an aura of morbidity or a lack of vitality and brightness, often in a metaphorical sense to describe places, things, or situations.

Meaning of "deathliness" in French

In French, "deathliness" can be translated to "aspect mortifère" or "atmosphère mortuaire." It describes the quality or state of being reminiscent of death. This can involve eerie or still atmospheres, and it often conveys a sense of lifelessness or morbidity. The term is used to emphasize a significant lack of vitality or brightness, similar to the English meaning. It can describe both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as locations or emotions that are somber or lifeless.

Pronunciation of "deathliness" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdɛθ.li.nɪs/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant dialectical variations in the pronunciation of "deathliness." Most variations might arise from slight differences in accent or emphasis depending on regional English dialects.

Pronunciation of "deathliness" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /as.pɛkt mɔʁ.ti.fɛʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal dialectical variations in French pronunciation of the translation. Accents may cause slight variations, as with most French pronunciations, but the standard pronunciation remains widely understood.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The deathliness of the old mansion was overwhelming. (L'aspect mortifère de la vieille demeure était écrasant.)
  2. The forest's deathliness made it hard to hear even a bird chirping. (L'atmosphère mortuaire de la forêt rendait difficile d'entendre même un oiseau chanter.)
  3. Her silence added an eerie deathliness to the moment. (Son silence ajoutait une atmosphère mortelle au moment.)
  4. The painting captured the deathliness of the winter landscape. (La peinture capturait l'aspect mortifère du paysage hivernal.)
  5. There was a certain deathliness in the air as the fog rolled in. (Il y avait une certaine atmosphère mortuaire dans l'air à mesure que le brouillard tombait.)
  6. The deserted streets had a deathliness about them that was unsettling. (Les rues désertes avaient un aspect mortel qui était inquiétant.)
  7. The deathliness of the scene took everyone's breath away. (L'atmosphère mortifère de la scène coupait le souffle de tout le monde.)
  8. His voice carried a deathliness that silenced the room. (Sa voix portait un aspect mortuaire qui a fait taire la pièce.)
  9. The play's theme revolved around the deathliness of war. (Le thème de la pièce tournait autour de l'aspect mortel de la guerre.)
  10. The deathliness of the abandoned town was palpable. (L'atmosphère mortuaire de la ville abandonnée était palpable.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "deathliness" in English

Synonyms: morbidity, eeriness, stillness, somberness, lifelessness, ghostliness, desolation, bleakness, tranquility, quietness.

Antonyms: vitality, liveliness, brightness, animation, vigour, aliveness, vibrancy, cheerfulness, activity, energy.

Similar Words: silence, gloominess, barrenness, coldness, hush, loneliness, emptiness, desolation, calmness, dreariness.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "deathliness" in French

Synonyms: morbidité, inertie, sinistrose, inertie, abandon, dévastation, désolation, stupeur, calme, quiétude.

Antonyms: vitalité, aniagement, animation, vivacité, énergie, jovialité, richesse, gaité, intensité, dynamisme.

Similar Words: solitude, silence, vide, froid, immobilité, obscurité, tristesse, disparition, calme, torpeur.

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