Words and Synonyms

Esoteric

Abstruse, Obscure, Arcane, Recherché, Rarefied, Recondite, Abstract; Enigmatic, Inscrutable, Cryptic, Delphic; Complex, Complicated, Incomprehensible, Opaque, Impenetrable, Mysterious

Fervor Fervour

Agog Passion, Ardor, Intensity, Zeal, Vehemence, Emotion, Warmth, Earnestness, Avidity, Eagerness, Keenness, Enthusiasm, Excitement, Animation, Vigor, Energy, Fire, Spirit, Zest, Fervency

Amenable

Agreeable Cooperative, Acquiescent, Compliant, Accommodating, Obliging, Biddable, Manageable, Controllable, Governable, Persuadable, Tractable, Responsive, Pliant, Malleable, Complaisant, Easily handled; {Rare} Persuasible Susceptible, Receptive, Responsive; {Archaic}: Susceptive

Advent

Arrival, Appearance, Emergence, Materialization, Occurrence, Dawn, Birth, Rise, Development

Behoove Behooves

Be incumbent on, Be obligatory for, Be required of, Be expected of, Be appropriate for Befit, Become, Suit

Detract Detracts Detracted Detracting

Belittle, Take away from, Diminish, Reduce, Lessen, Minimize, Play down, Trivialize, Decry, Depreciate, Devalue, Deprecate

Confer Confers

Bestow on, Present to, Grant to, Award to, Decorate with, Honor with, Give to, Endow with, Extend to Consult, Talk, Speak, Converse, Have a chat, Have a tête-à-tête, Parley; {Informal}: Have a confab, Powwow

Edifice Edifices

Building, Structure, Construction, Erection, Pile, Complex; Property, Development, Premises

Arbitrary

Capricious, Whimsical, Random, Chance, Unpredictable; Casual, Wanton, Unmotivated, Motiveless, Unreasoned, Unsupported, Irrational, Illogical, Groundless, Unjustified; Personal, Discretionary, Subjective Autocratic, Dictatorial, Autarchic, Undemocratic, Despotic, Tyrannical, Authoritarian, High-handed; Absolute, Uncontrolled, Unlimited, Unrestrained

Brash Brasher Brashest

Cheeky Self-assertive, Pushy, Cocksure, Cocky, Self-confident, Arrogant, Bold, Audacious, Brazen, Bumptious, Overweening, Puffed up, Forward, Impudent, Insolent, Rude

Fledgling Fledglings

Chick, Baby bird, Nestling Emerging, Emergent, Sunrise, Dawning, Embryonic, Infant, Nascent; Developing, In the making, Budding, Up-and-coming, Rising

Convoluted

Complicated, Complex, Involved, Elaborate, Serpentine, Labyrinthine, Tortuous, Tangled, Byzantine; Rube Goldberg; Confused, Confusing, Bewildering, Baffling

Exhaustive

Comprehensive, All-inclusive, Complete, Full, Full-scale, Encyclopedic, Sweeping, Thorough, In-depth; Detailed, Meticulous, Painstaking

Arrogance

Conceit, Pride, Self-importance, Egotism; Pompousness, Pomposity, Imperiousness, Hubris; Immodesty; {Informal}: Big-headedness; {Literary}: Vainglory

Disdain Disdains Disdained Disdaining

Contempt, Scorn, Scornfulness, Contemptuousness, Derision, Disrespect; Disparagement, Condescension, Superciliousness, Hauteur, Haughtiness, Arrogance, Snobbishness, Indifference, Distaste, Dislike, Disgust Deride, Pour scorn on, Regard with contempt, Sneer at, Sniff at, Curl one's lip at, Look down one's nose at, Look down on; Despise; {Informal}: Turn up one's nose at, Pooh-pooh Spurn, Reject, Refuse, Rebuff, Disregard, Ignore, Snub; Decline, Turn down, Brush aside

Controversial

Contentious, Disputed, At issue, Disputable, Debatable, Arguable, Vexed, Tendentious; Informal: Hot

Belie Belied

Contradict, Be at odds with, Call into question, Show/prove to be false, Disprove, Debunk, Discredit, Controvert, Negate; {Formal}: Confute

Cogent Cogently

Convincing, Compelling, Strong, Forceful, Powerful, Potent, Weighty, Impactful, Effective

Detractor Detractors

Critic, Disparager, Denigrator, Deprecator, Belittler, Attacker, Fault-finder, Backbiter; Slanderer, Libeler; {Informal}: Knocker

Brusque

Curt, Abrupt, Blunt, Short, Sharp, Terse, Peremptory, Gruff; Offhand, Discourteous, Impolite, Rude; Informal: Snappy

Hack Hacks Hacked Hacking

Cut, Chop, Hew, Lop, Saw, Slash Cope, Manage, Get on/by, Carry on, Come through, Muddle along/through, Stand it, Tolerate it, Bear it, Endure it, Put up with it; Informal: Handle it, Abide it, Stick it out

Dilettante Dilettantes Dilettanti

Dabbler, Amateur, Nonprofessional, Nonspecialist, Layman, Layperson

Derelict

Damned, Doomed, Lost, Condemned to hell; Censured, Faulted, Convicted; {Literary}: Accursed Dilapidated, Ramshackle, Run-down, Tumbledown, In ruins, Falling apart; Rickety, Creaky, Deteriorating, Crumbling, Disintegrating, Decaying; Neglected, Untended, Gone to rack and ruin Disused, Abandoned, Deserted, Discarded, Rejected, Neglected, Untended Negligent, Neglectful, Remiss, Lax, Careless, Sloppy, Slipshod, Slack, Irresponsible, Delinquent Tramp, Vagrant, Vagabond, Down and out, Homeless person, Drifter; Beggar, Mendicant; Outcast; {Informal}: Bag lady, Hobo, Bum

Downcast

Despondent, Disheartened, Discouraged, Dispirited, Downhearted, Crestfallen, Down, Low, Disconsolate, Despairing; Sad, Melancholy, Gloomy, Glum, Morose, Doleful, Dismal, Woebegone, Miserable, Depressed, Dejected; {Informal}: Blue, Down in/at the mouth, Down in the dumps

Ennoble Ennobled

Dignify, Honor, Exalt, Elevate, Raise, Enhance, Add Dignity to, Distinguish; Magnify, Glorify, Aggrandize

Contention Contentions

Disagreement, Dispute, Disputation, Argument, Discord, Conflict, Friction, Strife, Dissension, Disharmony Argument, Claim, Plea, Submission, Allegation, Assertion, Declaration; Opinion, Stand, Position, View, Belief, Thesis, Case

Disenchantment Disenchantments

Disillusionment, Disappointment, Dissatisfaction, Discontent, Discontentedness, Rude awakening; Cynicism

Heresy Heresies

Dissension, Dissent, Nonconformity, Heterodoxy, Unorthodoxy, Apostasy, Blasphemy, Freethinking; Agnosticism, Atheism, Nonbelief; Idolatry, Paganism

Heretic Heretics

Dissenter, Nonconformist, Apostate, Freethinker, Iconoclast; Agnostic, Atheist, Nonbeliever, Unbeliever, Idolater, Idolatress, Pagan, Heathen; {Archaic}: Paynim

Histrionic Histrionics

Dramatics, Theatrics, Tantrums, Affectation, Staginess, Artificiality

Agog

Eager, Excited, Impatient, Keen, Anxious, Avid, In suspense, On tenterhooks, On the edge of one's seat, On pins and needles, Waiting with bated breath

Exaltation

Elation, Joy, Rapture, Ecstasy, Bliss, Happiness, Delight, Gladness Praise, Acclamation, Reverence, Veneration, Worship, Adoration, Idolization, Lionization

Imperiled

Endanger, Jeopardize, Risk, Put in danger, Put in jeopardy, Expose to danger, Hazard; Threaten, Pose a threat to; {Archaic}: Peril

Commensurate

Equivalent, Equal, Corresponding, Correspondent, Comparable, Proportionate, Proportional Appropriate to, In keeping with, In line with, Consistent with, Corresponding to, According to, Relative to; Dependent on, Based on

Flamboyance

Exuberant, Confident, Lively, Animated, Vibrant, Vivacious Colorful, Brightly colored, Bright, Vibrant, Vivid, Dazzling, Eye-catching, Bold, Showy, Ostentatious, Gaudy, Garish, Lurid, Loud; Informal: Jazzy, Flashy Elaborate, Ornate, Fancy, Baroque, Rococo

Capricious

Fickle, Inconstant, Changeable, Variable, Mercurial, Volatile, Unpredictable, Temperamental; Whimsical, Fanciful, Flighty, Quirky, Faddish

Forthright

Frank, Direct, Straightforward, Honest, Candid, Open, Sincere, Outspoken, Straight, Blunt, Plain-spoken, No-nonsense, Downright, Bluff, Matter-of-fact, To the point; {Informal}: Upfront

Affable

Friendly, Amiable, Genial, Congenial, Cordial, Warm, Pleasant, Nice, Likable, Personable, Charming, Agreeable, Sympathetic, Simpatico, Good-humored, Good-natured, Jolly, Kindly, Kind, Courteous, Civil, Gracious, Approachable, Accessible, Amenable, Sociable, Hail-fellow-well-met, Outgoing, Gregarious, Neighborly

Cupidity

Greed, Avarice, Avariciousness, Acquisitiveness, Covetousness, Rapacity, Materialism, Mammonism; {Informal}: Money-grubbing

Amiable

Happy Friendly, Affable, Amicable, Cordial; Warm, Warmhearted, Good-natured, Nice, Pleasant, Agreeable, Likable, Genial, Good-humored, Charming, Easy to get along with, Companionable, Sociable, Personable; {Informal}: Chummy, Simpatico

Draconian

Harsh, Severe, Strict, Extreme, Drastic, Stringent, Tough; Cruel, Oppressive, Ruthless, Relentless, Punitive; Authoritarian, Despotic, Tyrannical, Repressive

Hauteur

Haughtiness, Superciliousness, Arrogance, Pride, Conceit, Snobbery, Snobbishness, Superiority, Self-importance; Disdain, Condescension; Airs and graces; {Informal}: Snootiness, Uppishness

Dither Dithering

Hesitate, Falter, Waver, Vacillate, Change one's mind, Be of two minds, Be indecisive, Be undecided; Informal: Shilly-shally, Dilly-dally

Accolade Accolades

Honor, Privilege, Award, Gift, Title; Prize, Laurels, Bays, Palm(s) Tribute, Commendation, Praise, Testimonial, Compliment, Pat on the back; Salute(s), Plaudits, Congratulations, Bouquets, Kudos; {Informal}: Raves

Congenial

Hospitable, Genial, Personable, Agreeable, Friendly, Pleasant, Likable, Amiable, Nice; Companionable, Sociable, Sympathetic, Comradely, Convivial, Simpatico; Like-minded, Compatible, Kindred, Well suited Pleasant, Pleasing, Agreeable, Enjoyable, Pleasurable, Nice, Appealing, Satisfying, Gratifying, Delightful, Relaxing, Welcoming, Hospitable; Suitable, Well suited, Favorable

Enmity Enmities

Hostility, Animosity, Antagonism, Friction, Antipathy, Animus, Acrimony, Bitterness, Rancor, Resentment, Aversion, Ill feeling, Bad feeling, Ill will, Bad blood, Hatred, Hate, Loathing, Odium; Malice, Spite, Spitefulness, Venom, Malevolence

Forthwith

Immediately, At once, Instantly, Directly, Right away, Straightaway, Posthaste, Without delay, Without hesitation; Quickly, Speedily, Promptly; {Informal}: Pronto

Colloquial

Informal, Conversational, Everyday, Nonliterary; Unofficial, Idiomatic, Slangy, Vernacular, Popular, Demotic

Affront Affronts

Insult, Offense, Indignity, Slight, Snub, Put-down, Provocation, Injury; Outrage, Atrocity, Scandal; {Informal}: Slap in the face, Kick in the teeth Insult, Offend, Mortify, Provoke, Pique, Wound, Hurt; Put out, Irk, Displease, Bother, Rankle, Vex, Gall; Outrage, Scandalize, Disgust; {Informal}: Put someone's back up, Needle

Erudite

Learned, Scholarly, Educated, Knowledgeable, Well read, Well informed, Intellectual, Intelligent, Clever, Academic, Literary, Bookish, Highbrow, Sophisticated, Cerebral {Informal}: Brainy, {Dated}: Lettered

Fabrication

Lie

Enumerate Enumerated

List, Itemize, Set out, Give; Cite, Name, Specify, Identify, Spell out, Detail, Particularize Calculate, Compute, Count, Add up, Tally, Total, Number, Quantify; Reckon, Work out, Tot up

Idler

Loafer, Layabout, Good-for-nothing, Ne'er-do-well, Lounger, Shirker, Sluggard; Informal: Slacker, Slob, Lazybones, Slowpoke; Literary: Wastrel

Grandeur

Luxurious, Opulence, Wealth Splendor, Magnificence, Impressiveness, Glory, Resplendence, Majesty, Greatness, Stateliness, Pomp, Ceremony

Coalesce Coalesces Coalesced Coalescing

Merge, Unite, Join together, Combine, Fuse, Mingle, Blend; Amalgamate, Consolidate, Integrate, Homogenize, Converge

Drivel Drivels Drivelled Drivelling Driveled Driveling

Nonsense, Twaddle, Claptrap, Balderdash, Gibberish, Rubbish, Mumbo jumbo, Garbage; {Informal}: Poppycock, Piffle, Tripe, bull, Hogwash, Baloney, Codswallop, Flapdoodle, Jive, Guff, Bushwa; {Informal} Tommyrot, Bunkum; Vulgar slangcrapola, Verbal diarrhea Talk nonsense, Talk rubbish, Babble, Ramble, Gibber, Blather, Prattle, Gabble, Waffle

Apathy

Not caring Indifference, Lack of interest, Lack of enthusiasm, Lack of concern, Unconcern, Uninterestedness, Unresponsiveness, Impassivity, Dispassion, Lethargy, Languor, Ennui; {Rare} Acedia

Abstruse

Obscure, Arcane, Esoteric, Little known, Recherché, Rarefied, Recondite, Difficult, Hard, Puzzling, Perplexing, Cryptic, Enigmatic, Delphic, Complex, Complicated, Involved, Over/above one's head, Incomprehensible, Unfathomable, Impenetrable, Mysterious

Glean Gleans Gleaned Gleaning

Obtain, Get, Take, Draw, Derive, Extract, Cull, Garner, Gather, Learn, Find out

Belabor Belabors Belabored Belaboring Belabour Belabours Belaboured Belabouring

Overelaborate, Labor, Dwell on, Harp on about, Hammer away at; Overdo, Overplay, Overdramatize, Make too much of, Place too much emphasis on; {Informal}: Beat to death, Drag out, Make a big thing of, Blow out of proportion

Hackneyed

Overused, Overdone, Overworked, Worn out, Timeworn, Platitudinous, Vapid, Stale, Tired, Threadbare; Trite, Banal, Hack, Clichéd, Hoary, Commonplace, Common, Ordinary, Stock, Conventional, Stereotyped, Predictable; Unimaginative, Unoriginal, Uninspired, Rrosaic, Dull, Boring, Uninvolving, Pedestrian, Run-of-the-mill, Boilerplate, Routine; {Informal}: Old hat, Cheesy, Corny, Played out

Enact Enacts Enacted Enacting

Pass, Make law, Legislate; Approve, Ratify, Sanction, Authorize; Impose, Lay down, Bring down Act out, Act, Perform, Appear in, Stage, Mount, Put on, Present

Benefactor Benefactors

Patron, Supporter, Backer, Sponsor, Donor, Contributor, Subscriber; Informal: Angel

Contemporary Contemporaries

Peer, Fellow; {Formal}: Compeer

Assuage Assuaged

Placated Relieve, Ease, Alleviate, Soothe, Mitigate, Allay, Palliate, Abate, Suppress, Subdue; Moderate, Lessen, Diminish, Reduce Satisfy, Gratify, Appease, Fulfill, Indulge, Slake, Sate, Satiate, Quench, Check

Aplomb

Poise, Self-assurance, Self-confidence, Calmness, Composure, Collectedness, Levelheadedness, Sangfroid, Equilibrium, Equanimity; Informal: Unflappability

Extol Extols Extolled Extolling

Praise enthusiastically, Go into raptures about/over, wax lyrical about, Sing the praises of, Praise to the skies, Acclaim, Exalt, Eulogize, Adulate, Rhapsodize Over, Rave about, Enthuse about/over, Overpraise; {Informal}: Go wild about, Go on about, Ballyhoo; {Formal}: Laud; {Archaic}: Panegyrize

Desultory

Rambling, Unplanned Casual, Cursory, Superficial, Token, Perfunctory, Half-hearted, Lukewarm; Random, Aimless, Erratic, Unmethodical, Unsystematic, Chaotic, Inconsistent, Irregular, Intermittent, Sporadic, Fitful

Diminution

Reduction, Decrease, Lessening, Decline, Dwindling, Moderation, Fading, Fade-out, Weakening, Ebb

Genteel

Refined, Respectable, Decorous, Mannerly, Well mannered, Courteous, Polite, Proper, Correct, Seemly; Well bred, Cultured, Sophisticated, Ladylike, Gentlemanly, Dignified, Gracious; Affected

Abrogate Abrogates Abrogated Abrogating

Repeal, Revoke, Rescind, Repudiate, Overturn, Annul; Disallow, Cancel, Invalidate, Nullify, Void, Negate, Dissolve, Countermand, Declare null and void, Discontinue; Reverse, Retract, Remove, Withdraw, Abolish, Put an end to, Do away with, Get rid of, End, Stop, Quash, Scrap; Disaffirm

Domicile Domiciles Domiciled

Residence, Home, House, Address, Residency, Lodging, Accommodations; {Informal}: Digs; {Formal}: Dwelling (place), Abode, Habitation Is settled, Live, Make one's home, Take up residence

Churlish

Rude, Ill-mannered, Ill-bred, Discourteous, Impolite, Unmannerly, Uncivil, Unchivalrous

Bucolic

Rustic, Rural, Pastoral, Country, Countryside; Literary: Arcadian, Sylvan, Georgic

Aphorism Aphorisms

Saying, Maxim, Axiom, Adage, Epigram, Dictum, Gnome, Proverb, Saw, Tag; {Rare} Apophthegm

Contempt

Scorn, Disdain, Disrespect, Scornfulness, Contemptuousness, Derision; Disgust, Loathing, Hatred, Abhorrence Disregard, Slighting

Fastidious

Scrupulous, Punctilious, Painstaking, Meticulous; Perfectionist, Fussy, Finicky, Overparticular; Critical, Overcritical, Hypercritical, Hard to please, Exacting, Demanding; {Informal}: Persnickety, Nitpicking, Choosy, Picky, Anal

Autonomy Autonomies

Self-government, Self-rule, Home rule, Self-determination, Independence, Sovereignty, Freedom

Austere Austerer Austerest

Severe, Stern, Strict, Harsh, Steely, Flinty, Dour, Grim, Cold, Frosty, Unemotional, Unfriendly; Formal, Stiff, Reserved, Aloof, Forbidding; Grave, Solemn, Serious, Unsmiling, Unsympathetic, Unforgiving; Hard, Unyielding, Unbending, Inflexible; {Informal}: Hard-boiled Ascetic, Self-denying, Self-disciplined, Nonindulgent, Frugal, Spartan, Puritanical, Abstemious, Abstinent, Self-sacrificing, Strict, Temperate, Sober, Simple, Restrained; Celibate, Chaste Plain, Simple, Basic, Functional, Modest, Unadorned, Unembellished, Unfussy, Restrained; Stark, Bleak, Bare, Clinical, Ascetic; {Informal}: No-frills, Bare-bones

Austerity Austerities

Severity, Strictness, Seriousness, Solemnity, Gravity; Frugality, Thrift, Economy, Asceticism; Self-discipline, Abstinence, Sobriety, Restraint, Chastity; Starkness

Ignominy

Shame, Humiliation, Embarrassment, Mortification, Disgrace, Dishonor, Discredit, Degradation, Scandal, Infamy, Indignity, Ignobility, Loss of face

Complacent

Smug, Self-satisfied, Self-congratulatory, Self-regarding, Conceited; Gloating, Triumphant, Proud; Pleased, Satisfied, Content, Contented

Gregarious

Sociable, Company-loving, Convivial, Companionable, Outgoing, Friendly, Affable, Amiable, Genial, Warm, Comradely; {Informal}: Chummy Social, Living in groups

Coffer Coffers

Strongbox, Money box, Cashbox, Money chest, Treasure chest, Safe; Casket, Box Fund(s), Reserves, Resources, Money, Finances, Wealth, Cash, Capital, Purse; Treasury, Exchequer; {Informal}: Pork barrel

Debonair

Suave, Urbane, Sophisticated, Cultured, Self-possessed, Self-assured, Confident, Charming, Gracious, Courteous, Gallant, Chivalrous, Gentlemanly, Refined, Polished, Well bred, Genteel, Dignified, Courtly, Well groomed, Elegant, Stylish, Smart, Dashing; Informal: Smooth, Sharp, Cool, Slick, Fly

Abatement

Subsiding, Dying down/away/out, Lessening, Easing (off), Letup, Decrease, Moderation, Decline, Ebb Decrease, Reduction, Lowering

Codify Codified

Systematize, Systemize, Organize, Arrange, Order, Structure; Tabulate, Catalog, List, Sort, Index, Classify, Categorize, File, Log

Ephemeral

Transitory, Transient, Fleeting, Passing, Short-lived, Momentary, Brief, Short; Temporary, Impermanent, Short-term; Fly-by-night

Banal

Trite, Hackneyed, Clichéd, Platitudinous, Vapid, Commonplace, Ordinary, Common, Stock, Conventional, Stereotyped, Overused, Overdone, Overworked, Stale, Worn out, Timeworn, Tired, Threadbare, Hoary, Hack, Unimaginative, Humdrum, Ho-hum, Unoriginal, Uninteresting, Dull, Uninvolving, Trivial

Implacable

Unappeasable, Unforgiving, Unsparing, Inexorable, Intransigent, Inflexible, Unyielding, Unbending, Uncompromising, Unrelenting, Relentless, Ruthless, Remorseless, Merciless, Heartless, Pitiless, Cruel, Hard, Harsh, Stern, Tough, Iron-fisted

Hapless

Unfortunate, Unlucky, Luckless, Out of luck, Ill-starred, Ill-fated, Jinxed, Cursed, Doomed; Unhappy, Forlorn, Wretched, Miserable, Woebegone; {Informal}: Down on one's luck; {Literary}: Star-crossed

Forlorn

Unhappy, Sad, Miserable, Sorrowful, Dejected, Despondent, Disconsolate, Wretched, Abject, Down, Downcast, Dispirited, Downhearted, Crestfallen, Depressed, Melancholy, Gloomy, Glum, Mournful, Despairing, Doleful, Woebegone; {Informal}: Blue, Down in/at the mouth, Down in the dumps; {Rare}: Lachrymose Desolate, Deserted, Abandoned, Forsaken, Forgotten, Neglected Hopeless, Vain, With no chance of success; Useless, Futile, Pointless, Purposeless, Unavailing, Nugatory; {Archaic}: Bootless

Apathetic

Uninterested, Indifferent, Unconcerned, Unmoved, Uninvolved, Disinterested, Unemotional, Emotionless, Dispassionate, Lukewarm, Unmotivated, Halfhearted; Informal: Couldn't-care-less; Rare: Laodicean

Employed

Used

Brio

Vigor, Vivacity, Gusto, Verve, Zest, Enthusiasm, Vitality, Dynamism, Animation, Spirit, Energy; {Informal}: Pep, Vim, Get-up-and-go

Bravura

Virtuoso, Masterly, Outstanding, Excellent, Superb, Brilliant, Dazzling, First-class, Expert; {Informal}: Top-notch, Mean, Ace, A1

Discernible Discernable

Visible, Detectable, Noticeable, Perceptible, Observable, Distinguishable, Recognizable, Identifiable; Apparent, Evident, Distinct, Appreciable, Clear, Obvious, Manifest, Conspicuous

Eclectic

Wide-ranging, Broad-based, Extensive, Comprehensive, Encyclopedic; Varied, Diverse, Catholic, All-embracing, Multifaceted, Multifarious, Heterogeneous, Miscellaneous, Assorted

Bonanza Bonanzas

Windfall, Godsend, Boon, Blessing, Bonus, Stroke of luck, Jackpot

Abject

Wretched, Miserable, Hopeless, Pathetic, Pitiful, Pitiable, Piteous, Sorry, Woeful, Lamentable, Degrading, Appalling, Atrocious, Awful Contemptible, Base, Low, Vile, Worthless, Debased, Degraded, Despicable, Ignominious, Mean, Unworthy, Ignoble Obsequious, Groveling, Fawning, Toadyish, Servile, Cringing, Sycophantic, Submissive, Craven