Cadaverous
Definition of cadaverous:
part of speech: adjective
part of speech: adjective
Usage examples for cadaverous:
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There certainly is much in appearances in this world; and it appears that, in consequence of Jonathan's cadaverous appearance, he very soon appeared in the Gazette; but what ruined Jonathan in one profession procured him immediate employment in another.
"The Pirate", Frederick Marryat. -
He was a poor- looking, half- fed creature, with a cadaverous face.
"The Revolution in Tanner's Lane", Mark Rutherford. -
He was a very tall and cadaverous man, exceedingly prone to take offence, and exceedingly skilful in exacting the precise amount of blood which he considered a fair return for an injury.
"Sant' Ilario", F. Marion Crawford.