冥府
dark; underworld; profound
Meanings
5 senses · 9 examplesnoun
the underworld; the realm of the dead; hell
literaryThis sense is associated with folk religion and superstition, referring to the spiritual world after death. Often used in compounds related to the afterlife.
It is said that his soul has returned to the underworld.
In the underworld, King Yama is in charge.
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This story tells of a mortal's adventure of mistakenly entering the underworld.
adjective
dark; obscure; dim
literaryDescribes a lack of light, often used in a literary context.
The sky has grown dark; it's time to go home.
In the dark night, only starlight twinkles.
adjective
deep; profound; abstruse
literaryRefers to deep, difficult-to-understand ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
The principles in this book are very profound.
He fell into deep thought.
adjective
stupid; dull
archaicAn archaic sense meaning foolish or slow-witted.
His intellect is very dull.
adjective
secluded; remote
literaryDescribes a place that is remote, secluded, or hidden away.
Hidden away in a secluded valley.