synonymous
/sɪˈnɒnɪməs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below)
Adjective
Examples
He was not far wrong, for nothing strikes me more forcibly than the universal tendency to grumble: conversation and complaint are synonymous terms.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of, or being a synonym.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “synonymous” mean?
Having a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below)
Is “synonymous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.