Cimmerian — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /sə-ˈmir-ē-ən/ Cim·me·ri·an

Meaning & Definition of Cimmerian

Cimmerian (adjective)

  1. very dark or gloomy

Cimmerian (noun)

  1. any of a mythical people described by Homer as dwelling in a remote realm of mist and gloom

Cimmerian (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer

    "a wealthy recluse who lived in Cimmerian isolation in a decaying Victorian mansion"

    similar: black, bleak, cheerless, chill, cloudy, cold, comfortless, dark, darkening, depressing, depressive, desolate, dire, disconsolate, dismal, drear, dreary, dreich (chiefly Scottish), elegiac, forlorn, funereal, gloomy, glum, godforsaken, gray, lonely, lonesome, lugubrious, miserable, morbid, morose, murky, plutonian, saturnine, sepulchral, solemn, somber, sullen, sunless, tenebrific, tenebrous, wretched
    related: blue, dejected, depressed, despondent, down, droopy, hangdog, inconsolable, low, melancholic, melancholy, mirthless, sad, unhappy, woebegone, woeful, dim, discomfiting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting, distressful, distressing, upsetting, desperate, hopeless, pessimistic, lamentable, mournful, plaintive, sorrowful, colorless, drab, dull, dour, grim, lowering, lowery, menacing, negative, oppressive, threatening
    opposite: bright, cheerful, cheering, cheery, comforting, cordial, festive, friendly, gay, heartwarming, sunshiny
    near: blithe, blithesome, buoyant, gay, jocund, jolly, joyful, joyous, merry, mirthful, encouraging, hopeful, optimistic, lighthearted, lightsome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cimmerian

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cimmerian:

Chiefly Scottish: dreich
black, bleak, cheerless, chill, cloudy, cold, comfortless, dark, darkening, depressing, depressive, desolate, dire, disconsolate, dismal, drear, dreary, elegiac, forlorn, funereal, gloomy, glum, godforsaken, gray, lonely, lonesome, lugubrious, miserable, morbid, morose, murky, plutonian, saturnine, sepulchral, solemn, somber, sullen, sunless, tenebrific, tenebrous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cimmerian

Words with the opposite meaning of Cimmerian:

bright, cheerful, cheering, cheery, comforting, cordial, festive, friendly, gay, heartwarming, sunshiny

Related Words for Cimmerian

blue, dejected, depressed, despondent, down, droopy, hangdog, inconsolable, low, melancholic, melancholy, mirthless, sad, unhappy, woebegone, woeful, dim, discomfiting, discouraging, disheartening, dismaying, dispiriting, distressful, distressing, upsetting, desperate, hopeless, pessimistic, lamentable, mournful

Near Antonyms of Cimmerian

blithe, blithesome, buoyant, jocund, jolly, joyful, joyous, merry, mirthful, encouraging, hopeful, optimistic, lighthearted, lightsome

Origin & Etymology of Cimmerian

Latin Cimmerii, a mythical people, from Greek Kimmerioi

First known use: 1587

Frequently Asked Questions about Cimmerian

What does "Cimmerian" mean?

"Cimmerian" means very dark or gloomy. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: very dark or gloomy.

What is another word for "Cimmerian"?

Other words for "Cimmerian" include black, bleak, cheerless, chill, cloudy, cold, comfortless and dark. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cimmerian" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cimmerian"?

There are 85 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cimmerian". Common alternatives include black, bleak, cheerless, chill, cloudy, cold, comfortless, dark, darkening and depressing.

What is the opposite of "Cimmerian"?

Antonyms of "Cimmerian" include bright, cheerful, cheering, cheery, comforting, cordial, festive and friendly. Near antonyms include blithe, blithesome, buoyant and jocund.

How do you use "Cimmerian" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cimmerian" in a sentence: "a wealthy recluse who lived in Cimmerian isolation in a decaying Victorian mansion".

Is "Cimmerian" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cimmerian" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cimmerian"?

"Cimmerian" is pronounced /sə-ˈmir-ē-ən/ and divided into syllables as Cim·me·ri·an.

What is the origin of the word "Cimmerian"?

"Cimmerian" comes from Latin Cimmerii, a mythical people, from Greek Kimmerioi. First known use: 1587.