stygian

Definition

Alternative form of Stygian (“of or relating to the river Styx”).

Etymology

From Latin stygius, from Ancient Greek Στύγιος (Stúgios, “relating to Styx”), from Στύξ (Stúx, “Styx, chief river of underworld”).

Example Sentences

• "The things which the Stygian darkness hid from my objective eye […]"