netherworld

noun
UK: /ˈneðəˌwɜːld/
US: /ˈneðərˌwɜːrld/

  1. A place of darkness and shadows, often associated with death or the afterlife.

    1. The hero traveled to the netherworld to save his friend.
    2. Legends speak of a terrifying netherworld ruled by a fearsome god.

  2. A dark or unpleasant environment or situation.

    1. He felt trapped in a netherworld of despair after losing his job.
    2. The abandoned factory was a netherworld of grime and decay, avoided by all.

  3. The world of the dead; hell.

    1. In some myths, souls journey to the netherworld after death.
    2. The ancient texts describe the netherworld as a place of eternal punishment.

Synonyms

hell underworld inferno abyss hades otherworld

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "netherworld" in English means: A place of darkness and shadows, often associated with death or the afterlife., A dark or unpleasant environment or situation., The world of the dead; hell..

The phonetic transcription of "netherworld" is /ˈneðəˌwɜːld/ in British English and /ˈneðərˌwɜːrld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "netherworld": hell, underworld, inferno, abyss, hades, otherworld.

Example usage of "netherworld": "The hero traveled to the netherworld to save his friend.". More examples on the page.