Definition

The condition of being lifeless or lacking energy, often used to describe a dull or unanimated state.

Example

The deadness of the room made it feel eerie and uncomfortable.

Conversation

Have you noticed the deadness in the atmosphere at the party last night?

Yeah, it really felt like everyone was just going through the motions.

I think the music contributed to that feeling of deadness too.

Definitely, it needed something more upbeat to lift everyone's spirits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deadness → It is formed from "dead" (from Old English *dead*, meaning no longer alive) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "deadness" refers to the state of being dead or lacking life.

Memory Tip

Think of the state of being 'no longer alive' ('dead') and how '-ness' indicates a quality or state. This helps you remember that 'deadness' means the quality of being dead.

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