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stygian

Stygian (adj) means Infernal or hellish.

adj
1
Infernal or hellish.
2
Dark and gloomy.
3
Having a luminosity below 0%.
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Etymology

From Latin stygius + -ian, from Ancient Greek Στύγιος (Stúgios, “relating to Styx”), from Στύξ (Stúx, “Styx, chief river of underworld”).

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What is the meaning of stygian?

"stygian" (adj) means infernal or hellish.

What are the different meanings of stygian?

"stygian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Infernal or hellish; 2. Dark and gloomy; 3. Having a luminosity below 0%.

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