Synonyms of dwarf
18 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for dwarf is overshadow. Other synonyms of dwarf are dwarfin, dwarrow, elf, midget and pygmy.
Synonyms and similar words for dwarf
nounAny member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually...
nounA person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the...
nounAn animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
- runtUndersized or stunted plant, animal or person.
verbTo render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
verbTo make appear insignificant.
- eclipse
- overshadowTo dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
- outshadowOvershadow (to make to seem insignificant).
- outshine
- outdoTo excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
- put to shame
- upstage
- surpassTo go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.
- outmatchTo surpass or be better than something or someone else.
- outstrip
Opposite of dwarf
Meaning of dwarf
- noun Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
- noun A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
- noun An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
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Questions about synonyms of dwarf
- What is another word for dwarf?
- Dwarf has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as overshadow, dwarfin, dwarrow, elf, midget, pygmy, runt and miniaturize.
- What is the opposite of dwarf?
- The opposite of dwarf is ettin. Other antonyms of dwarf are giant.
- What does dwarf mean?
- Dwarf means any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
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