nether

• Veraltetes oder literarisches Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'unter' oder 'tiefer gelegen', oft in poetischem oder historischem Kontext verwendet; auch 'unterirdisch' oder 'höllisch'.

An archaic or literary adjective meaning 'lower' or 'situated beneath', often used in poetic or historical contexts.

1. Lower in positionC1formal

   Situated below or beneath something else; lower.

   Unterer

   • The nether regions of the cave were unexplored.
   • He descended into the nether levels of the building.
   • The nether part of the valley was shrouded in mist.

   Synonymebelowbeneathbottomlowersubjacentunderunderneath

   Antonymetopupper

2. Dwelling beneath the earthC2formal

   Relating to or situated in the underworld or below the earth's surface.

   Unterirdisch

   • In mythology, heroes often journey to the nether world.
   • The nether realms were said to be ruled by dark gods.
   • Legends speak of creatures that inhabit the nether depths.

   Synonymechthonichellishinfernalsubterranean

   Antonymeabovegroundcelestialskyterrestrialupper