Meaning of the word abysmal in English

What does abysmal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

abysmal

US /əˈbɪz.məl/
UK /əˈbɪz.məl/
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Adjective

1.

extremely bad; appalling

Example:
The standard of the students' work was abysmal.
The weather was abysmal during our vacation.
2.

very deep (literary or archaic)

Example:
They gazed into the abysmal depths of the ocean.