nethermost

[ˈnɛðəməʊst]

nethermost Definition

• 1. lowest in position
• 2. farthest down
• 3. deepest

Using nethermost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nethermost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The nethermost layer of the ocean is called the abyssopelagic zone.

• Example

  The treasure was hidden in the nethermost part of the cave.

• Example

  The nethermost floor of the building is used for storage.

• Example

  The nethermost branches of the tree were covered in snow.

nethermost Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nethermost

• bottommost
• deepest
• lowest
• undermost

Antonyms for nethermost

• highest
• uppermost
• topmost

Phrases with nethermost

• the nethermost hell

  the deepest or lowest level of hell in Christian belief

  Example

  In Dante's Inferno, the nethermost hell is reserved for traitors.

• the nethermost regions

  the farthest or most remote areas

  Example

  The expedition explored the nethermost regions of the Arctic.

• the nethermost depths

  the deepest or most profound levels

  Example

  The book explores the nethermost depths of human emotion.

Origins of nethermost

from Middle English 'nethirmest', from Old English 'niþeremest', superlative of 'niþera' meaning 'lower'

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Summary: nethermost in Brief

The term 'nethermost' [ˈnɛðəməʊst] refers to the lowest or deepest position or location. It can be used to describe physical spaces like 'The nethermost floor of the building is used for storage,' or metaphorical ones like 'The book explores the nethermost depths of human emotion.' 'Nethermost' also appears in phrases like 'the nethermost hell,' referring to the deepest level of hell in Christian belief, and 'the nethermost regions,' meaning the farthest or most remote areas.