backwater [noun]

Definition of backwater:

a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam

Synonyms of backwater:

● Middle of nowhere

● Affluent

● Isolated place

● Secluded spot

● Boondocks

● Godforsaken place

● Isolated area


Opposite/Antonyms of backwater:

● Alacrity

● Vibes

● Urban centre

● Metropolitan area

● Metropolis


Sentence/Example of backwater:

The sun had set, and the backwater, in deep shadow, was filling with a gentle haze.