Synonymous (Adjective)
Meaning
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- "Happy" and "joyful" are often synonymous terms that describe a pleasant emotional state.
- In modern English, "shiny" and "luminous" can be used synonymously to describe objects that emit light.
- Some synonyms, such as "terrify" and "petrify", can be used almost interchangeably but retain distinct shades of meaning.
- "Familiar" and "intimate" can be used synonymously in contexts that involve personal connections with people.
- To say "remarkable" or "outstanding" would be almost synonymous when evaluating impressive feats or skills.