Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abysm
noun
/əˈbɪzəm/
Definition
A deep or bottomless chasm; an abyss.
Examples
- The diver gazed into the dark abysm of the ocean.
- Philosophers often ponder the abysm of human existence.
- Lost in thought, she felt herself slipping into an emotional abysm.
Meaning
Refers to a profound depth or void, often used metaphorically to indicate something that is immeasurably deep or unfathomable.
Synonyms
- abyss
- gulf
- chasm
- void
- depths
