hades Synonyms
Another word for hades
• noun (Context 1)
In Greek mythology, the subterranean realm of the dead, ruled by the god of the same name and guarded by the multi-headed dog Cerberus.
"In classical myth, Orpheus descended into underworld to plead for the return of his beloved Eurydice."
• noun (Context 2)
In Greek mythology, the ancient Greek king of the underworld and god of the dead and hidden wealth of the earth, brother to Zeus and Poseidon, and equivalent to the Roman god Pluto.
"Ancient artists often depicted pluto holding a bident or a cornucopia symbolizing the mineral riches beneath the soil."
• noun (Context 3)
Hell, or any place or state of extreme heat, torment, or misery (often used in lowercase as a mild euphemism).
"The windowless factory floor was hotter than hell during the peak of the August heatwave."
Opposites of hades
The opposite of hades shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: