: having no life: such as
a
: having no living things
a cold and lifeless landscape
b
: dead or appearing to be dead
a lifeless body
c
: lacking spirit, interest, or energy
The book's plot was lifeless and predictable.
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“Lifeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lifeless. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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