Antonyms for lethes


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lee-thee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈli θi


Definition of lethes

Origin :
  • river of Hades (whose water when drunk caused forgetfulness of the past), from Greek lethe, literally "forgetfulness, oblivion," related to lethargos "forgetful," lathre "secretly, by stealth," lathrios "stealthy," lanthanein "to be hidden." Cognate with Latin latere "to be hidden" (see latent). Related: Lethean.
  • As in oblivion : noun mental blankness
  • As in obliviousness : noun escape
  • As in forgetfulness : noun consistent inability to remember

Synonyms for lethes

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