stygian

• Qui se rapporte au fleuve Styx de la mythologie grecque ; extrêmement sombre, ténébreux ou infernal.

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.

   Infernal, des Enfers

   • 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.

   Synonymesdarkdemonicdiabolicalfiendishgloomyhellishinfernalpitch-blacksatanictenebrous

   Antonymescelestialdivineparadisaical

2. Extremely dark or gloomyC2formal

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

   Stygien (très sombre, lugubre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblackdarkdismalfunerealgloomyinkymurkypitch-blacksombertenebrous

   Antonymesbrightbrilliantcheerfulcleargleamingglowingilluminatedlightluminousradiantresplendentsunlit