lifeless

Meanings

• adjective

  Devoid of life or vitality; inanimate.

  - "The lifeless body lay on the cold ground."
  - "The lifeless moon shone down on the quiet town."

• adjective

  Lacking animation or excitement; uninteresting or dull.

  - "The lifeless lecture put the students to sleep."
  - "The lifeless conversation between the two colleagues was painfully boring."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lifeless
apathetic , hectic , petite , specific

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Variants

List of all variants of lifeless that leads to same result
lifeless , lifelessly , lifelessness , lifelessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English lifelēas, from lif 'life' + -ēas, comparative suffix.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lifeless' is often used in science to describe organisms that lack the ability to grow or reproduce.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that the dead become lifeless, and their spirits must be sent on to the afterlife in order to be reborn.

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Related Concepts

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1. death: The state of being lifeless is closely related to the concept of death, as both refer to the absence of life.

2. inanimate: Another term used to describe something that is lifeless or lacks vitality.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lifeless' is often used to describe characters or settings that lack energy or emotion. In art, the concept of lifelessness can be explored through still life paintings or sculptures. In music, lifelessness can be conveyed through slow, monotonous rhythms.

How to Memorize "lifeless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a still, quiet scene devoid of any signs of life. Visualize a lifeless body lying on the ground, or a lifeless moon shining down on a quiet town.
   - Visualize a character in a novel who is described as lifeless, and imagine what that might look or feel like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lifeless' with the feeling of emptiness or stillness. Think of a time when you felt lifeless or uninterested in something.
   - Associate the word with images of still life paintings or sculptures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym LIFELESS to remember the definition: Lack of Inner Force, Feeling, Energy, Life, and Spark.

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