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abysmal

adjective

Resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
L
Contains
BY
Scrabble score
14

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈbɪz.məl

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adjective

  1. Resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable

    “The abyssal depths of the ocean”

adjective

  1. Very great; limitless

    “Abysmal misery”

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The abyssal depths of the ocean
Abysmal misery
Abysmal stupidity

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