English Synonym Finder

dungeon

Definitions

A strong, dark cell or underground chamber, typically located in a castle, used for confining prisoners.

A dark, subterranean room or series of passages, often depicted in fantasy literature and games as a place containing monsters or treasure.

Examples

The knight descended into the dark, damp dungeon to rescue the captive.

Ancient legends claim that a dragon guards a hoard of gold deep within the castle dungeon.

The prisoner spent many long years locked away in the cold stone dungeon.

Synonyms

cell prison vault oubliette keep hold lockup

Antonyms

palace mansion penthouse villa haven sanctuary resort