Deadness

Origin

dead + -ness

Full definition of deadness

Noun

1. The state of not being alive. Having the property of lifelessness, as if dead.
• 1840, John Wesley, The Works of the Reverend John Wesley, A.M, p.334O may it be my constant care to watch and pray; the neglect of which was the chief cause of my former deadness.
2. A lack of elasticity.He complained that the deadness of the balls affected his game.
3. A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink.The deadness of the champagne made it undrinkable.
4. A lack of animation in a person.The deadness of his expression told everything, without him having to speak.

Synonyms

• inertness
• inanimateness
• inelasticity