acherontic
13 synonyms for acherontic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to or like the river Acheron, one of the rivers of the underworld in Greek myth.
Synonyms
Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to or like the river Acheron, one of the rivers of the underworld in Greek myth.
Acheronian
Stygian
3. adj
Gloomy and comfortless, as if close to death.
“It was twilight in the streets. On every corner glowed lights from doors and dusty windows. Acherontic figures lounged by lazily or sat against the walls.”
