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Synonyms of gnome

8 similar words

Another word for gnome is adage. Other synonyms of gnome are apothegm.

Synonyms and similar words for gnome

nounA small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

nounA brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.

  • adageAn old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
  • apothegmA short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.
  • maxim
  • paroemiaA proverb.
  • proverb
  • sententia

Meaning of gnome

  1. noun An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
  2. noun One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
  3. noun A person of a small stature or misshapen features, or of a strange appearance.

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Questions about synonyms of gnome

What is another word for gnome?
Gnome has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as adage and apothegm.
What does gnome mean?
Gnome means an elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: gnome (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.

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