Meaning of chasmous | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Like a chasm or gulf.
   not-comparable
2. Cavernous, like a vast hollow space.
   nonstandard, not-comparable, possibly

Examples

“Then was heard the mountain torrent Swelling with a mighty current Craggy rocks and boulders o'er Like⟳ the sullen thunders' roar In the chasmous dell beneath, Hearing which the Elephant Down that perilous descent Madly plunging met his death.”

“There's always an arranged marriage. I can attest to their efficacy – though perhaps you should try⟳ an age gap less chasmous than Cesco's. Or mine! Also, it seems to me that if a woman wooed you, you could marry⟳ her.”

“I stand⟳ around them, I talk⟳, I laugh⟳, because I have⟳ to make⟳ believe⟳ that I can talk⟳ and laugh⟳ with people my age and ignore⟳ the chasmous depths whirling in blackness between us.”

“Where once, off Cape Musandam, Indian sailors would pause for the sake of a propitious voyage to cast⟳ flowers, coconuts and fruit, or launch⟳ a model⟳ boat, upon the waters, chasmous oil tankers and cargo ships now process⟳ blithely and ...”

“[...What] they had mistakenly landed on in their fright and confusion, dark raspy voices could be heard, and as Bryn did his best at listening in, he could slightly overhear⟳ what was being discussed at the end⟳ of that chasmous tunnel.”

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