List of Synonyms! Learn the definition, and the useful list of various synonyms you can use to improve your speaking and writing skills in English with ESL infographics.
Synonym Definition:
A synonym is a word (or a phrase) which 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.
List of Synonyms
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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