Abyssal

usgb/əˈbɪsl/
adjective

Extremely deep or unfathomably vast.

The abyssal depths of the ocean are largely unexplored.
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Often appears as...

  • abyssal plain
  • abyssal zone
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Metaphorical Use

Used to describe something vast and hard to comprehend, not just oceans.

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His knowledge on the subject seemed abyssal.
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Emphasis on Depth

Highlights an extreme degree of depth or complexity in various contexts.

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The abyssal complexity of the programming problem baffled even the experts.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used figuratively to imply a profound or intense state.

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She felt an abyssal sadness after the loss.
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