deadness

Alternative forms

 * deadnesse (obsolete)

Noun

 * 1) The state of not being alive. Having the property of lifelessness, as if dead.
 * 2) A lack of elasticity.
 * He complained that the deadness of the balls affected his game.
 * 1) A lack of sparkle in a fizzy drink.
 * The deadness of the champagne made it undrinkable.
 * 1) A lack of animation in a person.
 * The deadness of his expression told everything, without him having to speak.
 * The deadness of his expression told everything, without him having to speak.

Synonyms

 * inertness
 * inanimateness
 * inelasticity