What is another word for Lethean?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛθi͡ən] (IPA)

Lethean refers to something that induces forgetfulness or oblivion. There are a number of synonyms for Lethean depending on the context. For instance, there is amnesiac, which refers to a drug or substance that causes forgetfulness. Another synonym is soporific, which describes something that induces sleep and hence forgetfulness. Other words that can be used include narcotic, anodyne, and somniferous. These words are often used in literature and poetry to describe the effects of substances or events on the mind. Regardless of the word used, the idea of Lethean often carries with it a sense of loss and disconnection from the past.

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What are the hypernyms for Lethean?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lethean

It is this mood of wearied, benumbed, discouraged, hopeless hope, feebly seeking for the "Lethean peace of the skies" only to find the mind inevitably reverting to the "lost Ulalume," that finds expression.
"Selections From Poe"
J. Montgomery Gambrill
9 Nor will I court Lethean streams, The sorrowing sense to steep; Nor drink oblivion of the themes On which I love to weep.
"Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Vol. 3"
George Gilfillan
I turn aside and taste The cool Lethean drink.
"A Lonely Flute"
Odell Shepard

Famous quotes with Lethean

  • Thou hast conquered, O pale Galilean; the world has grown grey from thy breath; We have drunken of things Lethean, and fed on the fullness of death.
    Algernon Charles Swinburne

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