Synonyms of subterranean
8 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for subterranean is underground. Other synonyms of subterranean are subterraneous, subterrene and hypogean. The opposite of subterranean is superterranean.
Synonyms and similar words for subterranean
adjectiveBelow ground, under the earth, underground.
- subterraneousSubterranean.
- subterreneUnderground, subterranean.
- undergroundBelow the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
- hypogeanExisting or growing underground.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- belowgroundBeneath the surface of the ground; underground.
- chthonianPertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth.
- chthonicDwelling within the underworld.
- cuniculateSubterranean, especially in the case of passages, bridges.
Opposite of subterranean
adjectiveMore antonyms
- aboveground
- superterraneanSynonym of aboveground.
Meaning of subterranean
- adjective Below ground, under the earth, underground.
- adjective Secret, concealed.
- noun Someone or something that is subterranean.
subterranean in other languages
Questions about synonyms of subterranean
- What is another word for subterranean?
- Subterranean has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as underground, subterraneous, subterrene and hypogean.
- What is the opposite of subterranean?
- The opposite of subterranean is superterranean.
- What does subterranean mean?
- Subterranean means below ground, under the earth, underground.
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