Abysms — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈbi-zəm/

Meaning & Definition of Abysms

Abysms (noun)

  1. abyss

Abysms (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "a recurrent dream in which he would fall helplessly into a dark and silent abysm"

    similar: abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs, oceans
    related: clefts, crevasses, crevices, fissures, caverns, holes, hollows, pits, breadths, expanses, extents, reaches, spreads, stretches, black holes, vacancies, vacuities, vacuums, voids

Related Entry: Abysm (noun)

Abysm is a different word from Abysms. The synonyms below are for abysm, not for abysms.

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "a recurrent dream in which he would fall helplessly into a dark and silent abysm"

    similar: abyss, chasm, deep, gulf, ocean
    related: cleft, crevasse, crevice, fissure, cavern, hole, hollow, pit, breadth, expanse, extent, reach, spread, stretch, black hole, emptiness, nothingness, vacancy, vacuity, vacuum, void

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Abysms

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abysms:

abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs, oceans

Related Words for Abysms

clefts, crevasses, crevices, fissures, caverns, holes, hollows, pits, breadths, expanses, extents, reaches, spreads, stretches, black holes, vacancies, vacuities, vacuums, voids

Origin & Etymology of Abysms

borrowed (with later spelling-pronunciation of s) from Anglo-French & Middle French abysme (compare Middle English abyme from Anglo-French abime, abisme), going back to Old French abysme, going back to Vulgar Latin *abismus, alteration of Late Latin abyssus abyss, perhaps via abíss(i)mus, alteration by haplology of abyssíssimus, a superlative derivative from abyssus

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abysms

What does "Abysms" mean?

"Abysms" means abyss. As a noun, it is defined as: abyss.

What is another word for "Abysms"?

Other words for "Abysms" include abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs and oceans. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Abysms" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Abysms"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Abysms". Common alternatives include abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs and oceans.

How do you use "Abysms" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abysms" in a sentence: "a recurrent dream in which he would fall helplessly into a dark and silent abysm".

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

"Abysms" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Abysms"?

"Abysms" is pronounced /ə-ˈbi-zəm/.

What is the origin of the word "Abysms"?

"Abysms" comes from borrowed (with later spelling-pronunciation of s) from Anglo-French & Middle French abysme (compare Middle English abyme from Anglo-French abime, abisme), going back to Old French abysme, going back to Vulgar Latin *abismus, alteration of Late Latin abyssus abyss, perhaps via abíss(i)mus, alteration by haplology of abyssíssimus, a superlative derivative from abyssus. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Abysms" meaning "an immeasurable depth or space"?

When "Abysms" (noun) means an immeasurable depth or space, synonyms include abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs and oceans.