Synonyms for abyssal
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone.
Related words
- Word family
- abysmal
- Phrases
- abyssal zone
- Is a kind of
- benthic
Example sentences
- deep The snow is very deep here in our town in January.
- unfathomable It is just unfathomable to even think about.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| abyssal | falling | |
| deep | rising | |
| unfathomable | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- deep1
- 7 letters
- abysmal3, benthic
- 12 letters
- unfathomable5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abysmal3 = 3 syllables).