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- [thoh-nee-uh n]
- /ˈθoʊ ni ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thoh-nee-uh n]
- /ˈθoʊ ni ən/
Definitions of chthonian word
- adjective chthonian of or relating to the underworld 3
- adjective chthonian designating or of the underworld of the dead and its gods or spirits 3
- adjective chthonian of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth. 1
- noun chthonian Pertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth. 1
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Origin of chthonian
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek chthóni(os) (chthon-, stem of chthṓn earth + -ios adj. suffix) + -an; akin to Latin humus earth (see humus)
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Parts of speech for Chthonian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chthonian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chthonian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chthonian
adj chthonian
- demonic — Demonic means coming from or belonging to a demon or being like a demon.
- malevolent — wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
- hellish — of, like, or suitable to hell; infernal; vile; horrible: It was a hellish war.
- devilish — A devilish idea or action is cruel or unpleasant.
- wicked — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
Antonyms for chthonian
adj chthonian
- angelic — You can describe someone as angelic if they are, or seem to be, very good, kind, and gentle.
- godlike — like or befitting God or a god; divine.
- moral — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- heavenly — of or in the heavens: the heavenly bodies.
- otherworldly — of, relating to, or devoted to another world, as the world of imagination or the world to come.
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