life
less
1
without any signs of life or vitality
- The lifeless body of the bird lay motionless on the ground.
- Mary's grandmother sat in her chair, her eyes closed and her breathing shallow, looking almost lifeless.
- Mary's plants appeared lifeless after being neglected for weeks without water.
- Jack's lifeless hand hung limp at his side, showing no signs of movement or responsiveness.
- After the accident, the paramedics found the driver slumped over the steering wheel, his body appearing lifeless.
Synonyms:
2
destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings
3
not having the capacity to support life
4
boring and uninspiring
- The party felt lifeless after most guests had left, leaving just a few people and silence.
- The play was criticized for its lifeless performances, which failed to bring the script to life.
- The garden looked lifeless, with wilted plants and a lack of vibrant colors.
- His presentation was so lifeless that it struggled to keep the audience's attention.
- The city streets seemed lifeless at night, with very few people or activity to be seen.