Synonym Dictionary

An old-fashioned term for an unmarried woman, often carrying a disparaging implication.

Arising naturally or suddenly without advance planning or outside prompting.

An accidental exchange of initial sounds between words.

Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances.

Playful or lighthearted.

False, counterfeit, or not genuinely what it claims to be.

To reject or refuse someone or something with contempt.

Extremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.

The ability to remain steady or resist disruptive change.

A lack of movement, growth, or development.

The ability to sustain physical or mental effort over time.

A group of lines forming a unit in a poem.

A written law formally enacted by a legislative body.

Established, required, or governed by statute.

Firm and dependable in support or loyalty.

An official suspension or postponement of a proceeding or its enforcement.

Firm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.

Outstanding or exceptionally good; also relating to stars.

A mark or association of social disgrace or disapproval.

Unnaturally formal or awkward in expression.

Something that prompts a response, action, or increased activity.

A fixed or limited period of work or activity.

To specify a requirement as part of an agreement.

Enduring discomfort or adversity without outward complaint.