Synonyms of scaly
12 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for scaly is scaled. Other synonyms of scaly are squamous and squamulose. The opposite of scaly is scaleless.
Synonyms and similar words for scaly
adjectiveCovered or abounding with scales.
- squamuloseHaving small scales.
- lepidoteCovered with scurfy scales.
- leproseSynonym of scaly or lepidote, particularly describing lichens with a granular or powdery thallus.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- scaledCovered with scales or scale-like structures.
- scariousScaly, scurfy.
- squamateCovered in scales.
- squamatedSquamose.
- squamiferousScaly; covered in scales.
- squamoidCovered with scales; scaly.
- furfuraceous
- squamousCovered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
- squarroseRough or scaly.
Opposite of scaly
adjectiveCovered or abounding with scales.
- scalelessNot having scales.
- esquamuloseNot covered in scales or scale-like objects; having a smooth skin or outer covering.
Meaning of scaly
- adjective Covered or abounding with scales.
- adjective Composed of scales lying over each other.
- adjective Resembling scales, laminae, or layers.
scaly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of scaly
- What is another word for scaly?
- Scaly has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scaled, squamous and squamulose.
- What is the opposite of scaly?
- The opposite of scaly is scaleless. Other antonyms of scaly are esquamulose.
- What does scaly mean?
- Scaly means covered or abounding with scales.
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