Definition of Stygian

1. Adjective. Hellish. "Hence loathed Melancholy.../In Stygian cave forlorn"

Similar to: Infernal

2. Adjective. Dark and dismal as of the rivers Acheron and Styx in Hades. "Upon those roseate lips a Stygian hue"
Exact synonyms: Acheronian, Acherontic
Similar to: Dark
Derivative terms: Acheron

Definition of Stygian

1. a. Of or pertaining to the river Styx; hence, hellish; infernal. See Styx.

Definition of Stygian

1. Adjective. Dark and gloomy. ¹

2. Adjective. Infernal or hellish. ¹

3. Adjective. Of, or relating to the river Styx. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Stygian

1. gloomy [adj] - See also: gloomy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stygian

stuttering
stuttering(a)
stutteringly
stutterings
stutters
stuttery
sty
stycas
stycerin
stychomythia
stychomythias
stye
styed
styes
stygian (current term)
stygiophobia
stygmergetic
stygofauna
stying
stylar
stylaster
stylasters
stylate
style
style guide
style of architecture
style of cause
style sheet
style sheets

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