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Synonyms List: With more than 6,000 spoken languages, English is certainly a universal
language and is still emerging. There are educational institutions, business outlets, IT
companies, and other corporate sectors across the globe that are embracing the use of the
English language in their daily business dealings and educational processes. Further, It is
pertinent to mention that the availability of scores of English-speaking books and English-
speaking courses has helped tens of thousands of native and non-native speakers to write
and speak with utmost perfection.
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 However, it is important to know words and understand phrases with meanings, synonyms,
antonyms, homonyms, idioms, etc., to improve your communication skills along with scoring
well in competitive exams like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc. Here is a blog that will take you
through the 199+ difficult synonyms list including their meaning.

THIS BLOG INCLUDES:

1 What Are Synonyms?

2 20+ Examples of Synonyms
3 199+ Synonyms List
4 Important Synonyms List
5 Synonyms List A to Z
6 Quiz on Synonyms
7 What is an Antonym?
Examples of Antonym

8 Tips to Improve Your English Speaking

9 FAQs
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 What Are Synonyms?

By the term Synonym, we can understand that it is a word or phrase that has the same
meaning as another word. Since it is confusing, children also look for the answer to “What are
synonyms and antonyms“. As discussed, synonyms are words with similar meanings, and
antonyms, on the contrary, are words with opposite meanings. For instance:

Word: Enter

Antonym: Exit

Synonym: Set foot in/Get into

20+ Examples of Synonyms

Here is a list of a few synonyms for your reference listed below:

Beautiful – Gorgeous
Happy – Joyful
Fast – Swift
Big – Large
Small – Tiny
Smart – Intelligent
Brave – Courageous
Delicious – Tasty
Sad – Unhappy
Angry – Furious
Funny – Hilarious
Cold – Chilly
Hot – Scorching
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 Rich – Wealthy
 Poor – Destitute 
Loud – Noisy
Quiet – Silent
Tired – Exhausted
Pretty – Attractive
Ugly – Hideous
Honest – Truthful
Evil – Wicked
Strong – Powerful
Weak – Feeble
Bright – Radiant
Dark – Gloomy
Clever – Ingenious
Friendly – Amiable
Noisy – Boisterous
Hungry – Starving

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199+ Synonyms List

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Abstract Actual instances Theoretical, notional,

intellectual, symbolic

Abstruse Hard to understand Incomprehensible,

unfathomable, arcane

Arduous Difficult Hard, toilsome, onerous,

wearisome, exhausting)

Augean Difficult and Unpleasant Challenging, difficult,

effortful)
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 Baffling To confuse or perplex Puzzle, mistify, bemuse

Confined Restricted in an area or Cramped, constricted,

volume limited

Austere Strict and serious in Strict, harsh, stern, severe

appearance and behavior

Competence The ability to do something Capability, proficiency,

ability, skill

Parochial Having a limited or narrow Conservative, insular, short-

outlook sighted

Moribund No longer effective and Inactive, stagnant,

about to come to an end motionless
completely

Ineptitude Lack of skill or ability Inability, inefficacy,

incompetence

Bystander A person who is present at Observer, onlooker,

an event or incident but watcher)
does not part

Entrench To establish something very Establish, ensconce, install,

strongly so that it is difficult settle
to change

All-encompassing Including everything Comprehensive, wide,

extensive

Contagion The spread of disease by Infection, transmission,

close contact between foulness
people

Cohort The tactic, gambit, trick Partner, companion,

comrade

Ploy Words or actions that are Tactic, gambit, trick

carefully planned to get an
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else

Idiosyncrasy An unusual feature Mannerism, trait,

eccentricity

Quibble A small complaint or Minor, criticism, trivial

criticism

Aghast Shocked or scared Horrified, stunned, appalled

Accrue Payments or benefits Collect, gather, amass

Muzzle Prevent a person or group Gag, suppress, restrain

from expressing their
opinions freely

Synergy The extra energy Collaboration, cooperation,

associations

Officious Assertive of authority in a Over-bearing, high handed

domineering way

Dash Destroy or frustrate Shatter, destroy, ruin, spoil

Word Meaning Synonyms List

Outcry A reaction of anger or Furore, uproar, commotion

strong protest

Progenitor A person who starts an idea Founder, forerunner,

or a development begetter

Sumptuous Very expensive/impressive Lavish, luxurious, palatial

Enthuse To make somebody feel Motivate, encourage,

very interested and excited inspire, spur)

Underscore To emphasize Stress, accentuate, point up

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 Sanguine Optimistic Hopeful, assured, positive,
buoyant

Fable A short story moral, story, parable,

allegory

Protectionist A defensor Shielder, hedger, firewall

Remit Task/activity assigned to an Orbit, ambit, jurisdiction

individual/organization

Slack Characterized by a lack of Laggard, sluggish, inactive,

work or activity stagnant

Polemics The practice of engaging in debate, discussion,

a controversial debate wrangling

Sully Damage to the purity or Defile, soil, tarnish, stain

integrity

Salience The quality of being prominence, eminence,

particularly noticeable or distinction, the primacy
important

Totter Move in a shabby way/feel Be shaky, be insecure,

insecure falter

Reckon To calculate something/be Compute, believe, Figure,

of an opinion Assume

Cataclysmic Causing sudden and violent Disastrous, calamitous,

upheaval devastating

Unflinching Remaining strong and Resolute, steadfast,

determined dogged, firm

Goliath A person or thing that is Giant, titan, whopper,

very large or powerful ( colossus
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 Ferment A state of political or social Tumult, uproar, mayhem,
excitement and confusion furore

Mangled Destroy or severely Mutilated, lacerated

damaged by tearing or maimed, marred
crushing

Febrile Nervous/excited/ Showing Tense, edgy, fidgety,

fever feverish, flushed, jittery

Connote To suggest a feeling, an Recommend, indicate,

idea, etc signify, denote

Serpentine Winding and twisting like a Winding, zigzag,

snake meandering, twisting

Heyday The period of a person’s or Prime, zenith, acme, salad

thing’s greatest success days

Fret Anxious/nervous Worry, agonize, bother,

distress

Inkling A slight knowledge or Clue, hunch, glimmering

suspicion

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Word Meaning Synonyms List

Dangerous Something likely to cause Perilous

injury or damage

Dark With no light or very little Shadowy

light

Decide Think about two or more Determine

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of them

Definite Having certain or distinct Certain

limits for a definite period

Delicious Having a very pleasant Savoury

taste or smell

Describe To say what Portray

somebody/something is
like, or what happened

Destroy To damage something so Ruin

badly that it can no longer
be used or no longer exists

Difference The way that people or Disagreement

things are not the same or
the way that
somebody/something has
changed

Do To perform an action, Execute

activity or job

Dull Not interesting or exciting; Unimaginative

boring

Eager Strongly wanting to do or Keen

have something.

End The furthest or last part of Stop

something; the place or
time where something stops

Enjoy To get pleasure from Appreciate

something

Explain To make something clear or Elaborate

easy to understand
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 Fair Appropriate and acceptable Just
in a particular situation

Fall To drop down towards the Drop

ground

False Not true; not correct Fake

Fast Able to move or act at great Quick

speed

Fat Weighing too much; Stout

covered with too much flesh

Fear The feeling that you have Fright

when something
dangerous, painful or
frightening might happen

Fly To move through the air Soar

Funny That makes you smile or Humorous

laugh

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Word Meaning Synonyms List

Get To receive, obtain or buy Acquire

something

Go To move or travel from one Recede

place to another

Good Of a high quality or Excellent

standard
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 Great Large in amount, degree, Noteworthy
size, etc.; a lot of

Gross Being the total amount Improper

before anything is taken
away

Happy Feeling or showing Pleased

pleasure; pleased

Hate To have a very strong Despise

feeling of not liking
somebody/something at all

Have Used for forming the perfect Acquire

tenses

Help To do something for Aid

somebody to be useful or to
make something easier for
him/her

Hide To put or keep Conceal

somebody/something in a
place where he/she/it
cannot be seen; to cover
something so that it cannot
be seen

Hurry The need or wish to do Hasten

something quickly

Hurt To feel painful Damage

Idea A picture or impression in Thought

your mind

Important Having great value or Necessary

influence; is very necessary

Interesting Enjoyable and entertaining; Fascinating

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Keep To continue to be in a Hold

particular state or position

Kill To make Slay

somebody/something die

Word Meaning Synonyms List

Laugh An expression of mirth, Chuckle

derision, etc.

Lots Of great numbers or

quantities

Label A short word or phrase Trademark

descriptive of a person,
group, intellectual
movement, etc.

Labor Productive activity, Activity

especially for the sake of
economic gain.

Landfill A low area of land that is Junkyard

built up from deposits of
solid refuse in layers
covered by soil.

Landlord A person or organization Property Owner

that owns and leases
apartments to others.

Language A body of words and the Dialect

systems for their use is
common to people who are
of the same community or
nation, the same
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same cultural tradition

Machine An apparatus consisting of Gadget

interrelated parts with
separate functions, used in
the performance of some
kind of work

Mail Letters, packages, etc., that Letter

are sent or delivered using
a postal system

Major Greater in size, extent, or Considerable

importance

Malice Desire to inflict injury, harm, Bitterness

or suffering on another,
either because of a hostile
impulse or out of deep-
seated meanness

Management The person or persons Administration

controlling and directing the
affairs of a business,
institution, etc

Manufacture The making of goods or Construct

wares by manual labor or
by machinery, especially on
a large scale

Nation The territory or country itself Community

Near Close to a point or place not Adjacent

far away

Narrow Of little breadth or width; not Cramped

broad or wide; not as wide
as usual or expected
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 Nearly With close approximation Closely

Name A word or a combination of Brand

words by which a person,
place, thing, body or class,
or any object of thought is
designated, called, or
known

Objective Something that one’s efforts Purpose

or actions are intended to
attain or accomplish

Observe To see, watch, perceive, or Detect

notice

Important Synonyms List

There are certain words that we use in our everyday lives. However, using them too often
makes sentences monotonous. So, here is a list of important synonyms for some of the most
commonly used words-

Word Synonym
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 Love Adore

Shocked Aghast

Worried Concerned

Combination Amalgamation

Figure Out Ascertain

Happy Delighted

Annoyed Exasperated

Fast Quick

Beautiful Delightful

Delicious Scrumptious

Tired Fatigued

Cold Frigid

Fair Unbiased

Interesting Intriguing

Angry Livid

Hate Loathe

Problem Predicament

Declare Profess

On hold Stagnant

Calm Tranquil
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 Synonyms List A to Z

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Quiz on Synonyms

Here is a small quiz on synonyms to help you check your knowledge.

Choose the correct synonyms that best match the highlighted word:
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 Question 1: The king felt a surge of exuberance as he addressed his loyal subjects

a) Exasperation

b) Excitement

c) Exhaustion

d) Embarrassment

Question 2: The tranquil lake reflected the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

a) Transparent

b) Turbulent

c) Tame

d) Tranquil

Question 3: The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the world.

a) Gruesome

b) Grubby

c) Grandiose

d) Groundbreaking

Answers:

1. Excitement
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3. Groundbreaking

What is an Antonym?

An antonym is a word/phrase that refers to the opposite of another word or phrase. View the
illustrations.

Examples of Antonym

about – exactly
above – below
absence – presence
abundance – lack
accept – refuse
accidental – intentional
active – lazy
add – subtract
admit – deny
adult – child
advanced – elementary
affirmative – negative
afraid – brave
after – before
against – for
alike – different
alive – dead
all – none
allow – forbid
already – not yet
always – never
ancient – modern
ancestor-descendant
agree – refuse
amateur – professional
amuse – bore
ancestor-descendant
angel – devil
animal – human
annoy – satisfy
answer – ask
answer – question
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 antonym – synonym
apart – together
approximately – exactly
argue – agree

Also Check out: 110+ Difficult Antonyms List With Meanings & Examples!

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Synonyms Adjectives

Synonyms of Waste Adjectives that start with A

Synonyms of Jovial Adjectives that start with B

Synonyms of Huge Adjectives that start with C

Synonyms of Capture Adjectives that start with D

Synonyms of Welcome Adjectives that start with E

Tips to Improve Your English Speaking

There are a variety of strategies you can use to successfully learn English at home. One can
study English at their own pace and convenience when doing so at home. Here are some
explanations of how to acquire spoken English at home.

1. Read fiction and children’s literature to learn about language structure.

2. Make sure to record any new words you learn through reading or listening.
3. Converse with family or friends
4. Watch or listen to YouTube channels that discuss practical advice
5. Learning through entertaining games like Scrabble is usually beneficial.
6. The recordings of one’s speech can be made and listened to for identifying any errors.
7. An audio blog test can be taken once some practice has been had.

FAQs
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 Why synonyms are important?
The synonyms will help you come up with different types of words that will prove helpful in
you’re into writing

Why antonyms are beneficial?

Antonyms will help you enhance your vocabulary skills

How can you improve your synonyms?

Consider reading dictionaries and take help from the Google Translate application to come up
with more synonyms.

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