nigh Sentence Examples
- The nigh impenetrable darkness enveloped the forest, casting an eerie silence upon the surroundings.
- Her heart pounded nigh to bursting as the suspense reached its peak.
- The nigh impossible task loomed over him, but he was determined to succeed.
- The thunderclap echoed nigh deafeningly, shaking the very foundations of the house.
- The ship sailed nigh to shore, its crew eagerly anticipating landfall.
- The fever burned nigh relentlessly, consuming his body with wracking pain.
- The enemy forces drew nigh, their presence casting a shadow of fear over the battlefield.
- The stars twinkled nigh brilliantly in the clear night sky, illuminating the darkness.
- The aroma of the blooming flowers hung nigh intoxicatingly in the air, enticing the senses.
- The river flowed nigh majestically, its waters meandering peacefully through the countryside.
nigh Meaning
nigh (a)
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
nigh (s)
being on the left side
nigh (r)
near in time or place or relationship
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
nigh (superl.)
Not distant or remote in place or time; near.
Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
nigh (a.)
In a situation near in place or time, or in the course of events; near.
Almost; nearly; as, he was nigh dead.
nigh (v. t. & i.)
To draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near.
nigh (prep.)
Near to; not remote or distant from.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nigh
FAQs About the word nigh
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances, being on the left side, near in time or place or relationship, (of actions or states) slightly shor
close,near, next-door, neighboring, to hand, proximate, coming, convenient, at hand,immediate
away, deep, remote, away, far, deep, distant, remote,distant, far
The nigh impenetrable darkness enveloped the forest, casting an eerie silence upon the surroundings.
Her heart pounded nigh to bursting as the suspense reached its peak.
The nigh impossible task loomed over him, but he was determined to succeed.
The thunderclap echoed nigh deafeningly, shaking the very foundations of the house.
