Chthonic

Pronunciation: /ˈθɑnɪk/

Definitions of chthonic

adjective pertaining to deities or spirits of the underworld

Example Sentences

A1 The dark cave was said to be home to chthonic creatures.

A2 Legends tell of chthonic deities ruling the underworld.

B1 Archaeologists discovered ancient chthonic artifacts buried deep underground.

B2 The novel explored the protagonist's encounter with chthonic forces beyond human comprehension.

C1 The philosopher delved into the concept of chthonic beings in various mythologies.

C2 The artist's surreal paintings depicted a world inhabited by chthonic entities.

Examples of chthonic in a Sentence

formal The ancient Greeks believed that chthonic deities ruled the underworld.

informal Some people think that chthonic creatures still lurk in the depths of the ocean.

slang I heard a rumor that the old abandoned house is haunted by chthonic spirits.

figurative The artist's work often delves into the chthonic realm of the subconscious.

Grammatical Forms of chthonic

• past tense: chthonicized
• plural: chthonics
• comparative: more chthonic
• superlative: most chthonic
• present tense: chthonics
• future tense: will be chthonic
• perfect tense: have been chthonic
• continuous tense: is being chthonic
• singular: chthonic
• positive degree: chthonic
• infinitive: to be chthonic
• gerund: chthonically
• participle: chthonically

Origin and Evolution of chthonic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'chthonic' originated from ancient Greek mythology, where it referred to deities or spirits of the underworld.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'chthonic' has come to be used more broadly to describe anything related to the underworld or the earth, including dark or hidden aspects of nature or human psychology.