Deader Meaning in English

word · lemma: dead

US

ˈdɛdɝ

DED-er

UK

dˈɛdɐ

DED-uh

Definition

'Deader' is the informal comparative form of 'dead' and means 'more dead' or completely lacking in life, energy, or activity. It is often used humorously or non-literally.

Usage & Nuances

'Deader' is usually found in informal speech or writing and is not considered proper in formal or scientific contexts. Often used for emphasis, jokes, or exaggerations like 'deader than a doornail'. Not used for literal, biological comparisons.

• Spanish: más muerto (comparativo de 'muerto') - apagado (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): mais morto (comparativo de 'morto') - desligado (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): mais morto (comparativo de 'morto') - desligado (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 更死（“死”的比较级，非正式用法）
• Chinese (Traditional): 更死（“死”的比較級，非正式用法）
• Hindi: और मरा हुआ (dead का तुलनात्मक रूप, अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: أكثر موتاً (صفة تفضيل غير رسمية لـ 'ميت')
• Bengali: আরও বেশি মৃত - একদম মৃত (রূপকার্থে)
• Russian: мертвее
• Japanese: さらに死んだ - より無気力な (比喩)
• Vietnamese: chết hơn - kiệt sức hơn (nghĩa bóng)
• Korean: 더 죽은 - 완전히 기운 없는 (비유적)
• Turkish: daha ölü - cansız (abartılı kullanım)
• Urdu: زیادہ مردہ - بالکل بےجان (مجازاً)
• Indonesian: lebih mati - benar-benar mati (kiasan)

Example Sentences

This battery is even deader than the last one.

basic

The plant looked deader every day.

basic

My phone is deader than yours.

basic

That old mall is deader than ever these days.

natural

It was deader than a Monday morning in there.

natural

Honestly, I felt deader after that meeting than before.

natural