Synonyms of expletive
5 similar words
Another word for expletive is intensifier. Other synonyms of expletive are expletory, swear word, bad word and oath.
Synonyms and similar words for expletive
adjectiveServing to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
- expletoryServing to fill up; expletive; superfluous.
nounA profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
- swear wordA word considered obscene and vulgar or offensive.
- bad wordA vulgar word.
- oath
nounA word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning (such as fucking in...
- intensifierA word or particle that heightens the intensity of meaning of a term.
Meaning of expletive
- adjective Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
- adjective Marked by expletives (phrase-fillers).
- noun A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.
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Questions about synonyms of expletive
- What is another word for expletive?
- Expletive has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as intensifier, expletory, swear word, bad word and oath.
- What does expletive mean?
- Expletive means serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.
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