Synonyms of conventional
83 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for conventional is routine. Other synonyms of conventional are proper, natural, standard, usual and typical. The opposite of conventional is nonconventional.
Synonyms and similar words for conventional
adjectivePertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
- canonical
- typicalNormal, average; to be expected.
- customaryIn accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage.
- traditional
- commensurate
- compatible
- compliant
- conformable
- conformantIn accordance with a set of specifications.
- congruent
- congruous
- consistent
- in line
- in step figuratively
- proportionate
- uniform
- halal figurativelyIn accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.
- homodoxConforming to accepted standards or beliefs.
- kosher figurativelyIn accordance with standards or usual practice.
- orthodoxAdhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
- by the book
- allowed
- naturalAs expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances.
- official
- properFollowing the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.
- routineAccording to established procedure.
adjectiveOrdinary, commonplace.
- mundaneOrdinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture.
- averageTypical.
- medial
- basicUnremarkable or uninteresting; boring; uncool.
- bog-standard derogatoryUtterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
- commonSimple, ordinary or vulgar.
- commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- common-and-garden UKOrdinary, standard.
- common-or-garden Ireland, UKOrdinary, standard.
- everydayCommonplace, ordinary.
- expectedAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- garden varietyOrdinary, common, or unexceptional.
- improminentNot prominent.
- normal
- ordinaryBeing part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- par
- plainSimple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary.
- plain vanillaSynonym of garden variety.
- quotidianHaving the characteristics of something which can be seen, experienced, etc, every day or very commonly.
- regularHaving the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
- run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.
- standardFalling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
- standard issueNot special or remarkable; conventional.
- unexceptionalNot exceptional.
- unremarkableNot remarkable.
- unstrangeNot strange.
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- vulgarCommon, usual; of the typical kind.
- wakeadayMundane (as one wakes up to each day).
- workadayMundane or commonplace.
adjectiveBanal, trite, hackneyed, unoriginal or clichéd.
- prosaic
- stereotypicalPertaining to a stereotype; conventional.
- banal
- batheticCharacterized by or pertaining to bathos.
- bromidicStale, banal, clichéd.
- cheesy
- stock
- clichédRepeated so often that it has become stale or commonplace; hackneyed.
- corny
- dog-eared
- hackneyed
- hoary
- overdone
- overused
- overworked
- pat
- played out
- shopworn
- stale
- threadbare figuratively
- timeworn
- tired
- trite
- warmed-over
- well-worn
adjectiveIn accordance with a bidding convention, as opposed to a natural bid.
- artificialConveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.
Opposite of conventional
adjectivePertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
- atypical
- out of the ordinaryExtraordinary, unusual, or exceptional, especially for the better.
- unconventional
- nonconventionalNot conventional.
adjectiveBanal, trite, hackneyed, unoriginal or clichéd.
adjectivePertaining to a weapon which is not a weapon of mass destruction.
adjectiveMaking use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
adjectiveIn accordance with a bidding convention, as opposed to a natural bid.
- naturalAs expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances.
Meaning of conventional
- adjective Pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
- adjective Ordinary, commonplace.
- adjective Banal, trite, hackneyed, unoriginal or clichéd.
conventional in other languages
Questions about synonyms of conventional
- What is another word for conventional?
- Conventional has 83 synonyms on Word.ws, such as routine, proper, natural, standard, usual, typical, customary and orthodox.
- What is the opposite of conventional?
- The opposite of conventional is nonconventional.
- What does conventional mean?
- Conventional means pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
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