Synonyms of deform
32 similar words · 40 opposite words
Another word for deform is distort. Other synonyms of deform are disfigured, distorted, shapeless, deformed and malformed. The opposite of deform is undeform.
Synonyms and similar words for deform
adjectiveHaving an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- disfiguredHaving a damaged appearance or form; defaced or deformed.
- distortedUnnatural in shape or size; abnormal.
- shapelessWithout a clearly defined or identifiable shape.
- deformedUnusual of shape; misshapen.
- malformedNot formed correctly; misshapen; deformed.
- misproportionedHaving incorrect or distorted proportions.
- misshapen
- badOf poor physical appearance.
- beat slang
- butters UKUgly.
- butt-uglyExtremely ugly.
- clapped slangExtremely ugly; physically unattractive.
- coyote uglyVery ugly.
- fuckfaced slang, vulgar
- fugly slangExtremely ugly.
- hideous
- homely
- like the back end of a busVery unattractive.
- plug-uglyVery ugly.
- repulsive
- ugly
- ugly as sinExtremely ugly.
- unattractive
- uncomelyHomely; unattractive.
- unsightlyDispleasing to the eye.
- unprettyNot pretty.
- unfashionable obsolete
verbTo change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give...
Opposite of deform
adjectiveHaving an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- attractive
- beauteousBeautiful.
- beautifool
- beautiful
- beautimousBeautiful.
- bona varderingAttractive; good-looking.
- bonnie
- breathtaking
- captivating
- comelyOf a person: attractive or pleasing to look at; beautiful, handsome; also, attractive but not particularly beautiful or...
- cute
- divine figuratively
- esculent“Good enough to eat”; attractive.
- exquisite
- fair
- fetchingAttractive; pleasant to regard.
- fine-lookingHaving a fine and pleasing appearance.
- good-lookingPhysically attractive (of a person).
- good enough to eatSupremely beautiful; aesthetically pleasing.
- handsome
- heavenly figuratively
- knockout
- lovely
- lovesome
- lustriousDazzling, sparkling; beautiful.
- nice
- nice-lookingPleasing to the eye; attractive.
- personableOf a person: having a pleasing appearance; attractive; handsome.
- pretty
- prettifulPretty, beautiful, cute.
- pulchritudinous
- shapelyHaving a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
- sightly
- stunning
- swanlike figuratively
- well-favouredGood-looking or pleasing to the eye; handsome.
- winsomeCharming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.
- well set
- sheen archaic, poetic
verbTo change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give...
- undeformTo restore from a deformed state; to change back to its true or original shape.
Meaning of deform
- adjective Having an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
- verb To change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular; to give (something) an abnormal or unusual shape.
- verb To alter the shape of (something) by applying a force or stress.
deform in other languages
Questions about synonyms of deform
- What is another word for deform?
- Deform has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as distort, disfigured, distorted, shapeless, deformed, malformed, misproportioned and misshapen.
- What is the opposite of deform?
- The opposite of deform is undeform.
- What does deform mean?
- Deform means having an unusual and unattractive shape; deformed, misshapen; hence, hideous, ugly.
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