How to pronounce Stygian?

The correct way to pronounce Stygian is [STIJ-ee-uhn]. Emphasis is on the 3 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Stygian, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Stygian?

Stygian – characteristic of the styx river in greek mythology; very dark, gloomy, and murky. It conveys a sense of foreboding or an eerie atmosphere. The word is often used to describe places or situations that evoke an overwhelming darkness or despair. It may also refer to anything that is shadowy, obscure, or dismal in nature. The term has literary connotations, often used to evoke themes of death or the underworld.

Examples of usage of Stygian

  1. The stygian depths of the cave sent chills down my spine.
  2. The poet described the sky as stygian, filled with dark, ominous clouds.
  3. Walking through the stygian alleys of the old city, I felt an eerie presence.
  4. In the stygian gloomy forest, we could barely see a few feet in front of us.
  5. His stygian thoughts consumed him as he pondered the meaning of life.