Synonyms of kosher
13 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for kosher is by the book. Other synonyms of kosher are proper, rightful, halal, homodox and orthodox. The opposite of kosher is treyf.
Synonyms and similar words for kosher
adjectiveIn accordance with standards or usual practice.
- by the book
- properFollowing the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.
- rightfulBy right; by law.
- halal figurativelyIn accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.
- homodoxConforming to accepted standards or beliefs.
- orthodox
- allowed
- conventionalPertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
- customaryIn accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage.
- natural
- official
- routineAccording to established procedure.
- traditional
Opposite of kosher
adjectiveThe state of being prohibited from consumption.
- possulNot permitted for consumption.
adjectiveFood that is prohibited.
- treyfNot kosher.
Meaning of kosher
- adjective Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
- adjective Observant of the rules of kashrut (of a person or establishment).
- adjective In accordance with standards or usual practice.
kosher in other languages
Questions about synonyms of kosher
- What is another word for kosher?
- Kosher has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as by the book, proper, rightful, halal, homodox, orthodox, allowed and conventional.
- What is the opposite of kosher?
- The opposite of kosher is treyf.
- What does kosher mean?
- Kosher means fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
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Adapted from Wiktionary: kosher (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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