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Synonyms of epithet

5 similar words

Another word for epithet is byname. Other synonyms of epithet are cognomen, eponym, to-name and surname.

Synonyms and similar words for epithet

nounA term used as a qualifier of the name of a deity in order to designate said deity in a particular...

bynameSynonym of epithet, a descriptive and distinguishing additional name.

nounA term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.

cognomenA personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
eponymSynonym of epithet, a distinguishing title.
to-nameSynonym of byname, any secondary name, including epithets, surnames, nicknames, cognomens, etc.
surnameSynonym of epithet, an additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement.

Meaning of epithet

noun A term used to characterize a person or thing.
noun A term used as a qualifier of the name of a deity in order to designate said deity in a particular aspect or role.
noun A term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person.

Full definition of epithet

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Questions about synonyms of epithet

What is another word for epithet?: Epithet has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as byname, cognomen, eponym, to-name and surname.
What does epithet mean?: Epithet means a term used to characterize a person or thing.

Adapted from Wiktionary: epithet (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

Last updated: 2026-09-02

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