- 1(formal) dead or appearing to be dead synonym inanimate He knelt beside her lifeless body.
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- 2not living; not having living things growing on or in it lifeless machines a lifeless planet
- 3dull; lacking the qualities that make something or someone interesting and full of life synonym lackluster his lifeless performance on stage Her hair was lifeless and uncombed.
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