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abysmal

a·bys·mal

Today it means: Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 17ᵗʰ century.

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From abysm + -al. Compare abyssal.

First known use, by meaning

First attested in the mid 17ᵗʰ century. Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.