abysmal
/əˈbɪz.məl/
ƏBꞮZ · məl (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss.
Etymology
From abysm + -al. Compare abyssal.
Example Sentences
- "The latter [geology] gives one the same sort of bewildering view of the abysmal extent of Time that Astronomy does of Space. [First attested in the early 19ᵗʰ century.]"
- "Robben curled an effort against the foot of the post from the edge of the box after being gifted the ball by an abysmal clearance from keeper Stephan Andersen."
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