CIMMERIAN Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

Cimmerian

adjective

sə-ˈmir-ē-ən

Definition of Cimmerian

as in dark

causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer a wealthy recluse who lived in Cimmerian isolation in a decaying Victorian mansion

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Recent Examples of Cimmerian Morrissey and Bowne teamed up again for 1985’s Mixed Blood, a Cimmerian look at New York street life in which John Leguizamo made his film debut; and 1988’s Spike of Bensonhurst, a comedy about an amateur boxer that relied heavily on Italian and Irish American stereotypes. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 Oct. 2024

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Adjective

Skywatchers should find dark locations and look north, as the aurora's intensity also hinges on the solar wind's magnetic field orientation.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
And in a dark time for the world, a magnificent tournament helped make the world feel a little smaller.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of dark

Adjective

Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), the largest and longest-running study of the menopause transition, shows women are significantly more likely to report high depressive symptoms during perimenopause than before it.

— Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of depressive

Adjective

The film follows Gro (Ezeudu-Sterling), a lonely night-shift worker raised by vampires, who discovers she’s adopted and will never become one of them.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 July 2026
For a generation branded the loneliest generation, hiking clubs are becoming more than a workout.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Definition of lonely

Adjective

However desolate Mars may appear from afar, there is certainly no shortage of activity on its surface — or discoveries still waiting to be made.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Despite the property damage, the New Jersey meteorite fragments are a rare reminder that asteroids aren’t always desolate, inert rocks.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of desolate

Adjective

The contrast of Mariama’s experience makes Stella’s life look practically as somber and sordid as a film noir, where no one can be trusted and tragedy lurks from all sides.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 15 July 2026
This somber Australian chiller, done in an exceptionally authentic faux-doc style, follows a family trying to piece together unexplainable supernatural events in the aftermath of their daughter’s tragic, seemingly accidental death.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of somber

Adjective

Video from both sides showed large plumes of grey smoke billowing into the sky.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Whether your particular version of gray hair is bright white, a steely salt-and-pepper, or somewhere stunningly in-between, certain cuts bring out the dimension of your shade and the best of your texture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026

Definition of gray

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