American English pronunciation

How to pronounce abysmal

IPA transcription: [ə'bɪzməl]

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Adjective

  • very great; limitless

    “abysmal misery”

    “abysmal stupidity”

  • resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable

    “the abyssal depths of the ocean”

Usage examples

  • The show earned abysmal reception and was cancelled after one season.