Abysmal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbɪz.məl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Abysmal is an adjective meaning (now rare) Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss.
Meaning
(now rare) Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Extremely bad; terrible.
Example Sentences
Robben curled an effort against the foot of the post from the edge of the box after being gifted the ball by an abysmal clearance from keeper Stephan Andersen.
The latter [geology] gives one the same sort of bewildering view of the abysmal extent of Time that Astronomy does of Space. [First attested in the early 19ᵗʰ century.]
Synonyms for abysmal
Depending on context, synonyms include unending, profound, fathomless, immeasurable, dreadful, atrocious.
Antonyms for abysmal
Common opposites include excellent, wonderful, superb.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abyssal, deep, unmeasurable, immensurable, immeasurable, rotten.
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