abyssal

The word “abyssal” has 3 syllables: a-bys-sal

It's pronounced as /əˈbɪsəl/

What is synonym and antonym for abyssal?

In the thesaurus, “abyssal” has 31 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abyssal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abyssal

abysmal
admiralty
benthic
bottomless
boundless
cavernous
deep
deep-sea
deepwater
endless
hydrographic
immeasurable
inestimable
infinite
limitless
marine
maritime
measureless
nautical
naval
oceanic
oceanographic
oceanographical
pelagic
profound
saltwater
undersea
underwater
unfathomable
unlimited
vast

Antonyms for abyssal

confined
depthless
even
finite
flat
flush
horizontal
level
limited
measured
plane
restricted
shallow
shoal
skin-deep
smooth
superficial
surface
two-dimensional

Meanings of abyssal

adjective
1. Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable.
2. Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone.
3. Pertaining to or occurring at excessive depths in the earth's crust; plutonic.

Example Sentences

The submarine explored the abyssal depths of the ocean where sunlight cannot penetrate.
The novel described the protagonist's journey through the abyssal darkness of despair.
Scientists discovered new species thriving in the abyssal zones of hydrothermal vents.
The company faced abyssal financial losses due to poor management decisions.
Her fear of heights was matched only by her fear of the abyssal emptiness below.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abyssal, such as: abysmal, admiralty, benthic, bottomless, boundless, cavernous, confined.

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