Synonyms of pagan
28 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for pagan is heathen. Other synonyms of pagan are heathenish, heathenly, heathenous, barbarian and barbaric.
Synonyms and similar words for pagan
adjectiveRelating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
- heathenNot adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
- heathenishResembling a heathen.
- heathenlyHeathen.
- heathenousCharacteristic of a heathen.
adjectiveSavage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
- barbarianRelating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
- barbaricOf or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
- wolfishFierce; menacing; savage.
- animalisticIn the behaviour of an animal savage; untamed.
- barbarousUncivilized, uncultured.
- brutalSavagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
- brutishBestial; lacking human sensibility.
- Gothic figurativelyBarbarous, rude, unpolished, belonging to the “Dark Ages”, medieval as opposed to classical.
- GothlikeLike a Goth (ancient Teutonic); barbaric, pitilessly destructive.
- savageBarbaric; not civilized.
- tenebrose figurativelyMorally, culturally or mentally benighted; backward; uncivilized.
- truculentCruel or savage.
- uncivilNot civilized.
- uncivilizedCrude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
- uncouth
- uncultivatedInadequately educated; lacking art or knowledge.
- unculturedNot cultured or civilized; lacking in delicacy or refinement; philistine.
- barbarious dated, literaryBarbarous, barbaric.
- grim obsoleteFierce, cruel, furious.
- incivil rareUncivilized, barbarous.
- uplandish obsoleteRustic, rude, boorish; countrified, unsophisticated, or uncivilized.
nounAn uncivilized or unsocialized person.
- paynimA pagan or heathen, especially a Muslim, or a Jew.
- philistine
nounAn unruly, badly educated child.
Opposite of pagan
Meaning of pagan
- adjective Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
- adjective Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
- noun A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
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Questions about synonyms of pagan
- What is another word for pagan?
- Pagan has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as heathen, heathenish, heathenly, heathenous, barbarian, barbaric, wolfish and animalistic.
- What is the opposite of pagan?
- The opposite of pagan is Muslim. Other antonyms of pagan are Christian and Jewish.
- What does pagan mean?
- Pagan means relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
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