Synonyms of regular
120 similar words · 60 opposite words
Another word for regular is even. Other synonyms of regular are uniform, monotonous, steady, equable and unvaried. The opposite of regular is variable.
Synonyms and similar words for regular
adjectiveHaving a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance.
- equableUnvarying, calm and steady; constant and uniform.
- uniformUnvarying; all the same.
- unvaryingLacking variety; having a uniform character.
- consistent
- evenWithout great variation.
- even-keeledStable, not imbalanced.
- monotonousTedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.
- samely dialectalSimilar; monotonous; unvaried.
- stable
- steadyRegular and even.
- uncheckeredNot checkered; constant, unvarying.
- unvariedNot varied; monotonous or homogeneous; samely.
- equal obsoleteNot variable; equable; uniform; even.
adjectiveDemonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence.
- in order
- ruly
- tidy
- neat
- neat and tidyIn a state of good order; tidy.
- neat as a new pinVery clean or tidy.
- neat as a pin(simile) Very neat and tidy.
- nice as ninepence
- orderlyNeat and tidy; possessing order.
- shipshapeMeticulously neat and tidy.
- squared away
- tiptop
- tosh UK, dialectal
- trig
- trim
- well-kept
- all Sir Garnet UK, datedIn order; perfect.
- Bristol fashion and shipshape UK, dated
- prest obsolete
- shipshape and Bristol fashion UK, datedNeatly and properly arranged or organized; neat and tidy, tidy.
- tight obsolete
adjectiveWell-behaved, orderly; restrained (of a lifestyle etc.).
- decent
- seemlyOf behavior, appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
- well-manneredHaving good manners; polite, courteous, and socially correct; conforming to standards of good behaviour.
adjectiveHappening at constant (especially short) intervals.
- cyclicalRecurring at regular intervals.
- frequentDone or occurring often; common.
- cyclicCharacterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclical.
- periodicOccurring at regular intervals.
- periodicalPeriodic.
adjectiveOf a verb, plural, etc., following a set or common pattern; according to the general rules of a...
- weakRegular in inflection, lacking vowel changes and having a past tense marked by /-d-/, /-t-/, or /-ð-/.
adjectiveHaving the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
- basicUnremarkable or uninteresting; boring; uncool.
- commonSimple, ordinary or vulgar.
- unremarkableNot remarkable.
- averageTypical.
- medial
- bog-standard derogatoryUtterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
- commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- common-and-garden UKOrdinary, standard.
- common-or-garden Ireland, UKOrdinary, standard.
- congruent
- conventionalOrdinary, commonplace.
- customary
- everydayCommonplace, ordinary.
- expectedAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
- garden varietyOrdinary, common, or unexceptional.
- improminentNot prominent.
- mundaneOrdinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture.
- naturalAs expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances.
- normalAccording to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.
- ordinaryBeing part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- par
- plainSimple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary.
- plain vanillaSynonym of garden variety.
- quotidianHaving the characteristics of something which can be seen, experienced, etc, every day or very commonly.
- routineRegular; habitual.
- run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.
- standardFalling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
- standard issueRegularly and conventionally distributed by an organization (for instance, to its personnel); for regular usage; not...
- typicalNormal, average; to be expected.
- unexceptionalNot exceptional.
- unstrangeNot strange.
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- vulgarCommon, usual; of the typical kind.
- wakeadayMundane (as one wakes up to each day).
- workadaySuitable for everyday use.
- common as bums Australia, USVery common or mundane (in various senses).
- common as dirtExtremely common.
- common as muck UKVery common (in various senses).
- common as pig tracksVery common or frequently encountered; not at all rare.
- dime a dozen Australia, US
- generalPrevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.
- habitualRegular or usual.
- nonrareNot rare.
- pedestrianOrdinary, dull; everyday; unexceptional.
- routinaryInvolving, or pertaining to, routine; customary.
- ten a penny UKSo common as to be practically or almost worthless.
- two a penny UKVery common; cheap.
adjectiveExemplary; excellent example of; utter, downright.
- absolute
- thorough
- unalloyedComplete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.
- abjectComplete; downright; utter.
- frightful
- prize
- clean
- categoricCategorical.
- categorical
- completeGeneric intensifier.
- consummateComplete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
- decided
- downrightAbsolute, complete.
- full
- full-blown
- full-bore
- full-on
- outright
- out-and-outComplete, utter.
- perfect
- preciousThorough; utter.
- properUtter, complete.
- pure
- stark
- rank
- right
- root and branchTotal, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
- sheerDownright; complete; pure.
- straight-out
Opposite of regular
adjectiveHaving a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance.
- chaotic
- irregularHaving abnormal bowel movements at inconsistent intervals.
- erratic
- fluid
- instableExhibiting instability; unstable.
- random
- rocky
- unstable
- unsteady
- variableLikely to vary.
- varyingA kind of variable, used by a fragment shader, that interpolates values across a primitive, so as to produce gradient...
adjectiveDemonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence.
- tumultuous
- clutteredScattered with a disorderly mixture of objects that occupies space; littered.
- disorderly
- messy
- ree-raw IrelandUntidy; chaotic; disordered.
- riotous
- tempestuous
- tumultuary
- turbulent
- untidy
- sluttish dated
adjectiveWell-behaved, orderly; restrained (of a lifestyle etc.).
adjectiveHappening at constant (especially short) intervals.
- noncyclicNot cyclic.
adjectiveOf a verb, plural, etc., following a set or common pattern; according to the general rules of a...
adjectiveHaving the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
- outlandishGreatly different from common experience; bizarre, outrageous, strange.
- weird
- aberrantDiffering from the norm.
- abnormal
- alien
- anomalous
- bizarreStrangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic...
- booky
- curious
- deviantCharacterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
- discrepantShowing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
- eerie
- eldritchUnearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural.
- errant
- exceptional
- extraordinary
- fey
- forby UK, dialectalUncommon; out of the ordinary; extraordinary; superior.
- freakStrange, weird, unexpected.
- freakish
- freaky
- funny
- heteroclite
- hinky informal
- incongruous
- incongruitousSynonym of incongruous.
- kooky informal
- nonstandard
- oddDiffering from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
- out of the ordinaryExtraordinary, unusual, or exceptional, especially for the better.
- outré
- peculiar
- quaint dialectal
- queer
- queer as a clockwork orange UK
Meaning of regular
- adjective Bound by religious rule; belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to secular).
- adjective Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance.
- adjective Both equilateral and equiangular; having all sides of the same length, and all (corresponding) angles of the same size.
regular in other languages
Questions about synonyms of regular
- What is another word for regular?
- Regular has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as even, uniform, monotonous, steady, equable, unvaried, unvarying and standard.
- What is the opposite of regular?
- The opposite of regular is variable.
- What does regular mean?
- Regular means bound by religious rule; belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to secular).
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