Synonyms of safe
92 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for safe is harmless. Other synonyms of safe are riskless, secure, wicked, cool and amazing. The opposite of safe is dangerous.
Synonyms and similar words for safe
adjectiveProperly secured.
- secureFree from the danger of theft; safe.
adjectiveGreat, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation, often as interjection.
- wicked
- cool
- amazing
- astoundingThat astounds or astound.
- awe-inspiringInspiring awe; awesome.
- awesome
- sensational
- awesomesauce slang
- based
- beatific
- bewilderingVery baffling, confusing, or perplexing, often due to a very large choice being available.
- blissful
- celestial
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divine
- dope slangAmazing; cool.
- enchantingHaving the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.
- excellent
- extraordinary
- fireAmazing; excellent.
- heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
- heavenly
- hellagood US, slangVery good.
- impressive
- incredible
- inspiringProviding inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
- glorious
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- grand
- grandiose
- great
- magnificent
- major
- majesticHaving qualities of splendor or royalty.
- marvellousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- mystifyingVery hard to understand; baffling.
- mythic
- neat
- lit slang
- outstanding
- phenomenal
- powerful
- rad slangA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
- righteous US, slang
- selcouthStrange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.
- stupendous
- stupefyingThat causes stupefaction.
- sublime
- surpassingBecoming superior to others; becoming excellent; exceptional; exceeding.
- terrific
- tight slang
- unbelievable
- unreal
- wonderful
- wondrousWonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
- awful archaic
- far out dated, slang
- goshwow dated, slang
- gnarly dated, slang
- groovy dated, slang
- splendent archaic
adjectiveLenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
- easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- mercifulShowing mercy.
- tolerant
- clementLenient or merciful; charitable.
- forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
- indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
- laxLenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
- lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
- loose-handedLenient, permissive.
- permissiblePermissive.
- permissiveGiving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
- relaxedMade more lenient; less strict; lax.
- remissfulInclined to remit punishment; clement, lenient.
- softEasy-going, lenient, not strict; permissive.
- soft-handedGentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
adjectiveReliable; trusty.
- trustworthyDeserving of trust, reliable.
nounA box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
nounA condom.
- condom
- cum catcher slang
- rubber Canada, US
nounMore synonyms
- guarded
- invulnerable
- OK
- out of harm's way
- protected
- safe and soundHaving come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.
Opposite of safe
adjectiveFree from risk.
adjectiveLenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- unsafeNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of safe
- adjective Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
- adjective Free from risk.
- adjective Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
safe in other languages
Questions about synonyms of safe
- What is another word for safe?
- Safe has 92 synonyms on Word.ws, such as harmless, riskless, secure, wicked, cool, amazing, astounding and awe-inspiring.
- What is the opposite of safe?
- The opposite of safe is dangerous. Other antonyms of safe are unsafe and harmful.
- What does safe mean?
- Safe means not in danger; out of harm's reach.
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