cadaverous — resembling a corpse; very pale and thin
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: resembling a corpse; very pale and thin
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈdævərəs/
Example Sentences
- The vampire in the movie had a cadaverous smile that terrified the audience.
- My roommate's cadaverous look after staying up all night studying made me offer him some soup.
- The fashion model's cadaverous figure sparked debates about healthy body image.
cadaverous
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈdævərəs/]
resembling a corpse; very pale and thin
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cadaver' meaning 'corpse,' derived from the verb 'cadere' (to fall). The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'resembling,' creating an adjective describing something corpse-like.
Breakdown
cadaver (corpse, from Latin cadere 'to fall') + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'resembling') = cadaverous (resembling a corpse)
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📝Examples
“The vampire in the movie had a cadaverous smile that terrified the audience.”
“My roommate's cadaverous look after staying up all night studying made me offer him some soup.”
“The fashion model's cadaverous figure sparked debates about healthy body image.”
“After the diet program, he looked so cadaverous that his friends joked he should audition for zombie movies.”
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