lifeless

adjective

life·​less ˈlīf-ləs How to pronounce lifeless (audio)
: having no life:
a
: dead
b
c
: lacking qualities expressive of life and vigor : insipid
d
: destitute of living beings
lifelessly adverb
lifelessness noun

Examples of lifeless in a Sentence

a cold and lifeless landscape The book's plot was lifeless and predictable.
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The rabbits' lifeless bodies were found lined up next to one another. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024 Our trio discovers their doorman’s lifeless body in the courtyard not long after the introduction of another surprise guest star, Tea Leoni (Madam Secretary). Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024 Having withheld access, the president comes across as lifeless. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024 Not many teams will have a pass-rush as lifeless as Tampa’s was Sunday. Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lifeless 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lifeless was before the 12th century

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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeless. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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lifeless

adjective
life·​less ˈlī-fləs How to pronounce lifeless (audio)
: having no life
lifelessly adverb
lifelessness noun

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