Cadaverous

Pronunciation: /kəˈdævərəs/

Definitions of cadaverous

adjective resembling or characteristic of a corpse

Example Sentences

A1 The cadaverous old man lived alone in a small house.

A2 She was frightened by the cadaverous appearance of the haunted house.

B1 The detective described the suspect as having a cadaverous complexion.

B2 The cadaverous figure in the painting seemed to follow you wherever you went.

C1 The actor's portrayal of the cadaverous character was hauntingly realistic.

C2 The cadaverous atmosphere of the abandoned hospital sent shivers down her spine.

Examples of cadaverous in a Sentence

formal The medical examiner noted the cadaverous appearance of the body during the autopsy.

informal She looked so pale and sickly, almost cadaverous.

slang That guy's face was totally cadaverous after pulling an all-nighter.

figurative The abandoned house had a cadaverous feel to it, with its peeling paint and overgrown yard.

Grammatical Forms of cadaverous

• past tense: cadaverous
• plural: cadaverous
• comparative: more cadaverous
• superlative: most cadaverous
• present tense: appear cadaverous
• future tense: will be cadaverous
• perfect tense: have been cadaverous
• continuous tense: is being cadaverous
• singular: cadaverous
• positive degree: cadaverous
• infinitive: to be cadaverous
• gerund: being cadaverous
• participle: cadaverous

Origin and Evolution of cadaverous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cadaverous' originated from the Latin word 'cadaver' meaning 'corpse'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling a corpse in appearance, the word 'cadaverous' has evolved to also convey a sense of extreme thinness or emaciation.