nethermost

[ neth-er-mohst, -muhst ]

adjective

1. lowest; farthest down:

   the nethermost depths of the ocean.

nethermost

/ ˈnɛðəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. farthest down; lowest

Word History and Origins

Origin of nethermost¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, nethermost is from the Middle English word nethermast. See nether, -most

Example Sentences

Meanwhile the citizens stagger about “in this dreadful abyss of brokenness, this dead valley of hopelessness, this nethermost pit of faithlessness.”

From Los Angeles Times

And if legions of ministering angels hovered round his path, imparting to him comfort, solace, and joy, it was almost universally believed that he had consultations with the grim spirits of the nethermost p. 84regions. 

From Project Gutenberg

It extends from the uppermost height to the nethermost abyss.

From Project Gutenberg

Ye powers and spirits of this nethermost abyss.

From Project Gutenberg

Within the nethermost foundations of any mortal's share in any social fellowship must rest his own self-wrought integrity and self-respect.

From Project Gutenberg