Lifelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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lifelessly

[ ˈlaɪfləslɪ ]

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used to describe an action or behavior

In a lifeless manner; without energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

inactively, lethargically, listlessly

Examples of usage

She moved lifelessly through the day, barely speaking to anyone.
The dog lay lifelessly on the ground, not moving at all.

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describing a person or thing

Lacking vitality or spirit; without energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

dully, spiritlessly, vapidly

Examples of usage

Her eyes looked lifelessly at the empty room.
The flowers wilted lifelessly in the vase.

Translations

Translations of the word "lifelessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem vida

🇮🇳 निर्जीव रूप से

🇩🇪 leblos

🇮🇩 tanpa nyawa

🇺🇦 безжиттєво

🇵🇱 bez życia

🇯🇵 生命のない

🇫🇷 sans vie

🇪🇸 sin vida

🇹🇷 cansız

🇰🇷 생기 없이

🇸🇦 بلا حياة

🇨🇿 bez života

🇸🇰 bez života

🇨🇳 无生命地

🇸🇮 brez življenja

🇮🇸 líflaust

🇰🇿 жансыз

🇬🇪 უსიცოცხლოდ

🇦🇿 cansız

🇲🇽 sin vida

Word origin

The word 'lifelessly' is derived from the combination of 'life' and the suffix '-less', which means 'without'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of being lifeless or lacking vitality has been a common theme in literature and art, often symbolizing emptiness or loss of spirit.