adj
acherontic
Acherontic (adj) means relating to or like the river Acheron, one of the rivers of the underworld in Greek myth.
adj
1
Relating to or like the river Acheron, one of the rivers of the underworld in Greek myth.
2
Relating to hell.
3
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."
— Frank Waters (1947)
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What is the meaning of acherontic?
"acherontic" (adj) means relating to or like the river Acheron, one of the rivers of the underworld in Greek myth.
What is another word for acherontic?
Other words for "acherontic" include Acheronian, Stygian, hellish, hadean, tartarean, infernal.
What are the different meanings of acherontic?
"acherontic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to or like the river Acheron, one of the rivers of the underworld in Greek myth; 2. Relating to hell; 3. Gloomy and comfortless, as if close to death.
