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dungeon

/ˈdʌn.dʒən/

Translations

dungeonnoun

dungeons

/ˈdʌn.dʒən/

подземелье

The adventurers explored the dark dungeon.

Авантюристы исследовали тёмное подземелье.

темница

The prisoner was kept in a cold dungeon.

Заключённого держали в холодной темнице.

Additional translations

Synonyms

dungeonverb

dungeoned

Past Simple

dungeoned

Past Participle

dungeoning

Gerund

Rare transitive verb meaning ‘to confine in a dungeon’.

Synonyms

put behind bars

lock up

dungeonadjective

more dungeon

Comp.

most dungeon

Super.

/ˈdʌn.dʒən/

Used attributively to modify nouns connected with or resembling a dungeon.

Definitions

dungeonnoun

A dark, often underground, prison or cell, typically found in a castle.

The prisoner was thrown into the dungeon for his crimes against the king.

A setting in role-playing games, often a labyrinth or series of rooms, where players encounter monsters and find treasure.

The adventurers prepared to enter the dungeon, hoping to find the legendary sword hidden within.

Archaic: the main tower or keep of a castle.

From the battlements of the dungeon, the flag could be seen for miles around.

dungeonverb

To confine or imprison (someone) in a dungeon.

The warlord threatened to dungeon anyone who opposed his rule.

dungeonadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a dungeon.

The heroes hurried down the dungeon passage, their torches flickering in the damp air.