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Lifeless
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Simple meaning
What does Lifeless mean?
Lifeless means without life or energy.
Dictionary definition
Not living, or lacking energy and movement.
Example sentences
Lifeless in a sentence
easy
The fallen leaf looked dry and lifeless.
medium
The room felt lifeless until music began to play.
hard
The writer used lifeless details to show a dull and empty setting.
Synonyms
Words like Lifeless
stillStill can mean not moving.
dullDull can mean lacking energy or brightness.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Lifeless word family
Base word
lifeless
adjective
lifeless
Base form.
noun
life
The state of being alive.
adverb
lifelessly
In a way that lacks life or energy.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does lifeless mean?
Lifeless means without life or energy.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lifeless?
Lifeless and dull can both describe something without energy.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for lifeless?
Alive is the opposite when lifeless means not living.
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