List of Synonyms

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List of Synonyms in English

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Here is the list of synonyms for the most common adjectives in English: synonyms for amazing, awful synonyms, beautiful synonyms, big synonyms, lucky synonyms, delicious synonyms, great synonyms, happy synonyms, etc.

Amazing	extraordinary, fantastic, incredible, wonderful, unbelievable, fabulous, astonishing, astounding
Anger	enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden
Angry	mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed
Awful	dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor, unpleasant
Bad	evil, wicked, corrupt, sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, immoral, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, improper, defective, inappropriate, unsuitable, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, nasty, unfriendly, irascible, horrible, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, noxious, sinister, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, base, despicable, contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly
Beautiful	pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling
Big	enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, large, sizable, grand, great, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous
Bright	shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, radiant, vivid, colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart, intellectual
Calm	quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene, smooth, composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof
Cool	chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid
Crooked	bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag
Dangerous	perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe
Dark	shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad
Delicious	savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful, enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite
Difference	disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility
Dull	boring, tiring, tiresome, uninteresting, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary
Eager	keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to
End	stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance
Fair	just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest
False	fake, fraudulent, counterfeit, spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious
Famous	well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed, eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious
Fast	quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously, like a flash
Fat	stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, tubby, pudgy, chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine
Fear	fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, apprehension
Funny	humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly
Good	fine, superior, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, proper, capable, kindly, friendly, gracious, pleasant, wonderful, agreeable, excellent, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous, expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, salubrious, estimable, beneficial, great, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling, superb, respectable
Great	noteworthy, worthy, distinguished, remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful, much, mighty
Gross	improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme, grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low
Happy	pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful, overjoyed
Hate	despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, dislike, disapprove, abominate
Moody	temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish, irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy
Mischievous	playful, naughty, roguish, waggish, impish, sportive
Quite	silent, still, soundless, mute, tranquil, peaceful, calm, restful
Right	correct, accurate, factual, true, good, just, honest, upright, lawful, moral, proper, suitable, apt, legal, fair
Scared	afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure, timid, shy, jumpy, disquieted, worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed, horrified, terrorized, shocked, petrified, haunted, timorous, shrinking, tremulous, paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive
Slow	unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, tedious, slack
Strange	odd, peculiar, unusual, unfamiliar, uncommon, queer, weird, outlandish, curious, unique, exclusive, irregular
Trouble	distress, anguish, anxiety, worry, wretchedness, pain, danger, peril, disaster, grief, misfortune, difficulty, concern, pains, inconvenience, exertion, effort
True	accurate, right, proper, precise, exact, valid, genuine, real, actual, trusty, steady, loyal, dependable, sincere, staunch
Ugly	hideous, frightful, frightening, shocking, horrible, unpleasant, monstrous, terrifying, gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid, unsightly, plain, homely, evil, repulsive, repugnant, gruesome
Unhappy	miserable, uncomfortable, wretched, heart-broken, unfortunate, poor, downhearted, sorrowful, depressed, dejected, melancholy, glum, gloomy, dismal, discouraged, sad
Wrong	incorrect, inaccurate, mistaken, erroneous, improper, unsuitable
Neat	clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized, super, desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, shapely
New	fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent
Old	feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, broken-down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, passe, veteran, mature, venerable, primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty, obsolete, extinct
Part	portion, share, piece, allotment, section, fraction, fragment
Place	space, area, spot, plot, region, location, situation, position, residence, dwelling, set, site, station, status, state
Plan	plot, scheme, design, draw, map, diagram, procedure, arrangement, intention, device, contrivance, method, way, blueprint
Popular	well-liked, approved, accepted, favorite, celebrated, common, current
Predicament	quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight, spot, scrape, jam
Hurry	rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle
Hurt	damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain
Nice	pleasant, good, friendly, lovely, delightful, fine, kind, amiable, charming, great, polite, kindly, delicate, enjoyable, well, beautiful, pretty, sweet, pleasurable, cute
Important	necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable, essential, significant, primary, principal, considerable, famous, distinguished, notable, well-known
Interesting	fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright, intelligent, animated, spirited, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, challenging, inspiring, involving, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping, arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting, bewitching, appealing
Lazy	indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish
Little	tiny, small, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute

Here is the list of synonyms for the most common verbs in English: synonyms for cry, synonyms for answer, synonyms for say & tell, synonyms for enjoy, etc.

Answer	reply, respond, retort, acknowledge
Ask	question, inquire of, seek information from, put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz
Begin	start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate
Brave	courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome
Break	fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize
Come	approach, advance, near, arrive, reach
Cry	shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl, squawk
Cut	gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce
Decide	determine, settle, choose, resolve
Definite	certain, sure, positive, determined, clear, distinct, obvious
Describe	portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent, report, record
Destroy	ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish
Do	execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain
Enjoy	appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge in, luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour, savor, like
Explain	elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, account for
Fall	drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble
Fly	soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise
Get	acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, accumulate, win, earn, rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, salvage
Go	recede, depart, fade, disappear, move, travel, proceed
Have	hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, absorb, fill, enjoy
Help	aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet
Hide	conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, screen, shroud, veil
Keep	hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, sustain, support
Kill	slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy, cancel, abolish
Look	gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe, view, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye, gawk, peruse, explore
Love	like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship, appreciate, savor
Make	create, originate, invent, beget, form, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture, produce, build, develop, do, effect, execute, compose, perform, accomplish, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get
Move	plod, go, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper, scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, race, chase, hasten, hurry, hump, gallop, lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin, slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge
Mean	add up to, affect, be important, be of value, be substantive, carry weight, connote, count, denote, express, imply, intend, involve, signify, spell, stand for, suggest, value, weigh in,
Put	place, set, attach, establish, assign, keep, save, set aside, effect, achieve, do, build
Run	race, speed, hurry, hasten, sprint, dash, rush, escape, elope, flee
Say/Tell	inform, notify, advise, relate, recount, narrate, explain, reveal, disclose, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, instruct, insist, teach, train, direct, issue, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose, utter, express, verbalize, voice, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey, assert, state, whisper, sigh, exclaim, yell, sing, yelp, bellow, shriek, whine, stammer, stutter, lisp, drawl, protest, announce, swear, vow
Show	display, exhibit, present, note, point to, indicate, explain, reveal, prove, demonstrate, expose
Stop	cease, halt, stay, pause, discontinue, conclude, end, finish, quit
Take	hold, catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall, assume, occupy, consume
Tell	disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, relate, narrate, inform, advise, explain, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, recount, repeat
Think	judge, deem, assume, believe, consider, contemplate, reflect, mediate
Use	employ, utilize, exhaust, spend, consume, exercise

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FAQs on Synonyms

What are Synonyms?

A synonym is a word (or a phrase) that means the same thing as another word or phrase.

Examples:

famous and renowned
foolish and silly
fortunate and lucky
student and pupil
equity and fairness
scared and frightened

Synonyms can be nouns, verbs, adverbs or adjectives, but both words must be of the same part of speech. That means, only a noun can be a synonym of another noun, only a verb can be a synonym of another verb, and so on.

What is the Difference Between Synonyms and Antonyms?

Synonyms are words that have similar or identical meanings, while antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

How Many Synonyms Are There in the English Language?

There is no exact number, but it is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of synonyms in the English language.

What Are Some Synonyms for Said?

There are some synonyms for “said” including stated, declared, asserted, mentioned, told, replied, answered, responded, exclaimed, whispered, shouted, yelled, murmured, uttered, vocalize, articulated, and spoke.