dead to the world
The phrase "dead to the world" is commonly used to describe someone who is in a very deep sleep or completely unaware of their surroundings.
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Definition
B2Everyday Language
(informal)In a deep, unresponsive sleep.
Example
- After the long hike, he was dead to the world and didn't hear the alarm.
B2Everyday Language
(informal)Completely unaware of one's surroundings.
Example
- She was so engrossed in her book that she was dead to the world.
C1Religious
(biblical)Having renounced worldly desires and attachments.
Example
- In his spiritual journey, he became dead to the world and focused solely on his faith.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead to the world":
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