pelagic
📖 Definitions
adjective
Relating to or living in the open ocean, far from land.
💬 Usage Examples
“Captain Melcott shifted his hands in the rudimentary sign language used by the pelagic mermaids. It was rather different than the much more nuanced one favoured by the coastal merfolk.” Celia Lake; Sailor’s Jewel; Celia Lake; 2021.