Abysm

Pronunciation: /əˈbɪzəm/

Definitions of abysm

noun a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

Example Sentences

A1 The abysm of the ocean was full of mysterious creatures.

A2 The adventurer stared into the abysm, wondering what secrets it held.

B1 The abysm of despair seemed never-ending, but she found a way to climb out.

B2 The abysm of knowledge in the ancient library was overwhelming.

C1 The abysm of corruption in the government was finally exposed.

C2 The abysm of loneliness in his heart seemed impossible to fill.

Examples of abysm in a Sentence

formal The abysm of the ocean is home to many mysterious creatures.

informal I can't believe how deep the abysm is in this part of the ocean.

slang The abysm of that situation was totally unexpected.

figurative Her sadness was like an abysm that seemed impossible to climb out of.

Grammatical Forms of abysm

• plural: abysms
• comparative: more abysmal
• superlative: most abysmal
• present tense: abysms
• future tense: will abysm
• perfect tense: has abysmed
• continuous tense: is abysming
• singular: abysm
• positive degree: abysmal
• infinitive: to abysm
• gerund: abysming
• participle: abysmed

Origin and Evolution of abysm

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abysm' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'abisme' and Latin 'abyssus'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a deep or immeasurable space, 'abysm' evolved over time to also convey a sense of profound depth or complexity in various contexts.