DEATHLY
/ˈdɛθli/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb
Definition of DEATHLY
Appearing as though dead, or on the verge of death.
"He has a deathly pallor."
Deadly, fatal, causing death.
Extreme.
"He has a deathly fear of crocodiles."
In a way that resembles death.
"He was deathly pale."
Extremely, dreadfully.
"He was deathly afraid of crocodiles."
Examples of DEATHLY in a Sentence
- "He has a deathly pallor."
- "He has a deathly fear of crocodiles."
- "He was deathly pale."
- "He was deathly afraid of crocodiles."
Word Details
Is DEATHLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEATHLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEATHLY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for DEATHLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | t | h | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEATHLY
100 words from the letters in DEATHLY
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How to Use DEATHLY in Word Games
DEATHLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEATHLY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEATHLY to find 100 additional valid words.