netherworld
6 synonyms for netherworld, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The afterlife or underworld, especially imagined as a place of punishment.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use netherworld
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the netherworld of crime
descend into the netherworld
Etymology
From nether ("lower, beneath") + world.
Full origin of netherworld →Frequently asked questions
What does “netherworld” mean?
The word “netherworld” means the afterlife or underworld, especially imagined as a place of punishment. In plain terms, either a mythical underworld/afterlife, or a hidden criminal underground in modern usage.
How do you use “netherworld” in a sentence?
Here is “netherworld” used in a sentence: “The myth describes a hero's journey into the netherworld to rescue a lost soul.”
What is another word for “netherworld”?
Words with a similar meaning to “netherworld” include Hades, hell, nether region and underworld.
What part of speech is “netherworld”?
“Netherworld” is a noun.
How many meanings does “netherworld” have?
“Netherworld” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the afterlife or underworld, especially imagined as a place of punishment.
