appear lifeless

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Describes a state of seeming to be dead.

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Examples (10)

  • After the accident, the victim seemed to appear lifeless on the ground.
  • The old house would often appear lifeless during the winter months, with no lights on.
  • Without the gardener's care, the plants began to appear lifeless and withered.
  • The actor's performance made the puppet appear lifeless, enhancing the eerie atmosphere.
  • His eyes, usually so full of sparkle, now appeared strangely lifeless.
  • The abandoned town square could appear lifeless at dusk, devoid of any activity.
  • Even with the crowd cheering, the defeated athlete continued to appear lifeless.
  • The detective noted that the room didn't appear lifeless; traces of recent activity were present.
  • The artist’s stark portrait caused the subject’s face to appear almost lifeless.
  • On a moonless night, the desolate landscape can appear completely lifeless.