Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dead-alive

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.62 in modern English

Syllables
dead--alive
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Dull; lifeless; lacking originality and vitality.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more dead-alive (comparative) most dead-alive (superlative)

Phrases

dead or alive

Frequently Paired Words

dead or alive

Questions

What does dead-alive mean?
Dull; lifeless; lacking originality and vitality.

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