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stygian
Stygian (adj) means relating to the underworld; hellish.
adj
1
Relating to the underworld; hellish.
2
Extremely dark and gloomy.
3
(informal) So dark that it seems darker than total blackness.
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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 relating to the underworld; hellish.
What is another word for stygian?
Other words for "stygian" include Acherontic, Acheronian.
What is the opposite of stygian?
Opposites of "stygian" include clear, alight.
What are the different meanings of stygian?
"stygian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to the underworld; hellish; 2. Extremely dark and gloomy; 3. (informal) So dark that it seems darker than total blackness.
