Definition

In a way that resembles a corpse; looking very pale or thin, often due to illness or lack of nourishment.

Example

He looked cadaverously pale after the long illness.

Conversation

Have you seen that new horror movie everyone is talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was pretty scary!

I heard the main character looked cadaverously pale throughout the film.

Definitely! It added to the creepy atmosphere, for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cadaverously → It is formed from "cadaver" (from Latin "cadaver", meaning dead body) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner of). The word "cadaverously" describes something done in a manner resembling a corpse or dead body, often implying a pale or emaciated appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cadaver' which means a dead body, and remember that 'cadaverously' describes something that resembles a corpse.

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