Abysses — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈbis/

Meaning & Definition of Abysses

Abysses (noun)

  1. an immeasurably deep gulf or great space
  2. intellectual or moral depths
  3. the bottomless gulf, pit, or chaos of the old cosmogonies

Abysses (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "looking down at the dark ocean from the ship's rail, the cruise passenger felt as though he was staring into an abyss"

    similar: abysms, 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: Abyss (noun)

Abyss is a different word from Abysses. The synonyms below are for abyss, not for abysses.

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "looking down at the dark ocean from the ship's rail, the cruise passenger felt as though he was staring into an abyss"

    similar: abysm, 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 Abysses

The most common words with a similar meaning to Abysses:

abysms, chasms, deeps, gulfs, oceans

Related Words for Abysses

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

Origin & Etymology of Abysses

borrowed from Late Latin abyssus, borrowed from Greek ábyssos "bottomless, unfathomable, (as noun) bottomless gulf," from a- a-:2 + byssós "depth of the sea," probably going back to *byth-yos, derivative of bythós "depth, deepest part, bottom," probably of pre-Greek substratal origin

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Abysses

What does "Abysses" mean?

"Abysses" means an immeasurably deep gulf or great space. As a noun, it is defined as: an immeasurably deep gulf or great space.

What is another word for "Abysses"?

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

What are different ways to say "Abysses"?

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

How do you use "Abysses" in a sentence?

Examples of "Abysses" in a sentence: "looking down at the dark ocean from the ship's rail, the cruise passenger felt as though he was staring into an abyss".

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

"Abysses" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Abysses"?

"Abysses" is pronounced /ə-ˈbis/.

What is the origin of the word "Abysses"?

"Abysses" comes from borrowed from Late Latin abyssus, borrowed from Greek ábyssos "bottomless, unfathomable, (as noun) bottomless gulf," from a- a-:2 + byssós "depth of the sea," probably going back to *byth-yos, derivative of bythós "depth, deepest part, bottom," probably of pre-Greek substratal origin. First known use: 14th century.

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

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