lifeless

adjective

life·​less ˈlīf-ləs How to pronounce lifeless (audio)
Synonyms of lifelessnext
: having no life:
a
: dead
b
c
: lacking qualities expressive of life and vigor : insipid
d
: destitute of living beings
lifelessly adverb
lifelessness noun

Examples of lifeless in a Sentence

a cold and lifeless landscape The book's plot was lifeless and predictable.
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Unlike the other profiles, GP-Log2 looks lifeless out of the camera, but provides a neutral starting point for editors to adjust color in the editing room. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026 Pair them with authentic brick or stone accents to add depth and character, steering clear of faux finishes that sit flat and lifeless. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 Last year's Canadian Open was a birdie-fest and ball-knowers, aka golf course nerds, are dragging TPC Toronto, calling it lifeless and uninspiring. Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Expecting a romantic interlude, he is horrified to find Jenny’s lifeless body artfully arranged on the bed. ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lifeless

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lifeless was before the 12th century

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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeless. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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lifeless

adjective
life·​less ˈlī-fləs How to pronounce lifeless (audio)
: having no life
lifelessly adverb
lifelessness noun

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