stygian

• Die Unterwelt bzw. den Fluss Styx in der griechischen Mythologie betreffend; im übertragenen Sinn extrem dunkel, düster oder höllisch.

Relating to the River Styx in Greek mythology; extremely dark, gloomy, or infernal.

1. Hellish or infernalC2formal

   Relating to the river Styx in Greek mythology; extremely dark, gloomy, or hellish.

   Höllisch oder infernalisch

   • The dungeon had a Stygian darkness that seemed to swallow all light.
   • His Stygian mood cast a shadow over the entire gathering.
   • The landscape after the battle was Stygian and desolate.

   Synonymedarkdemonicdiabolicalfiendishgloomyhellishinfernalpitch-blacksatanictenebrous

   Antonymecelestialdivineparadisaical

2. Extremely dark or gloomyC2formal

   Characterized by profound darkness or gloom, often used in a poetic or literary context.

   Düster

   • The Stygian depths of the cave were terrifying.
   • A Stygian fog enveloped the city, making it impossible to see.
   • Her Stygian thoughts were filled with despair.

   Synonymeblackdarkdismalfunerealgloomyinkymurkypitch-blacksombertenebrous

   Antonymebrightbrilliantcheerfulcleargleamingglowingilluminatedlightluminousradiantresplendentsunlit