Synonyms for chthonic

Most common

infernal · nether · chthonian

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Dwelling within the underworld.

   The young pantheon had remanded their elders to the role of smouldering, chthonic gods; to inhabiting dark, deep places, hidden from mortal eyes and influence.

Example sentences

• infernal "It's a lie!" he shouted, "an infernal lie!"
• nether What do you need to build a nether portal?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

nether²

8 letters

infernal³

9 letters

chthonian

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (nether² = 2 syllables).