Synonyms of singular
83 similar words · 14 opposite words
Another word for singular is only. Other synonyms of singular are particular, specific, unique, concrete and remarkable. The opposite of singular is general.
Synonyms and similar words for singular
adjectiveBeing only one of a larger population; single, individual.
- individual
- concreteParticular, specific, rather than general.
- discrete
- particularSpecific; discrete; concrete.
- properPertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular.
- specificSpecial, distinctive or unique.
- peculiar dated
adjectiveBeing the only one of the kind; unique.
- uniqueBeing the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
- azygous
- incomparable
- matchless
- nonpareilUnequalled, unrivalled; unique.
- onlyAlone in a category.
- peerlessWithout peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.
- sui generisIn a class of its own; one of a kind.
- unequaledUnmatched, superlative, the best ever done, record setting.
- unparalleledHaving no parallel; without equal; lacking anything similar or worthy of comparison.
- unmatchedPeerless; unrivalled; beyond comparison.
- unrivalledUK standard spelling of unrivaled.
- alone obsoleteUnique; rare; matchless.
adjectiveDistinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
- exceptional
- extraordinary
- remarkableUncommon; unusual.
adjectiveOut of the ordinary; curious.
- curiousLeading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.
- eccentric
- funnyStrange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way.
- oddDiffering from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
- rum
- rummy
- strange
- unusualNot usual, out of the ordinary.
- aberrantDiffering from the norm.
- abnormal
- alienVery unfamiliar, strange, or removed.
- anomalous
- bizarreStrangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic...
- bookyStrange, scary, suspicious.
- deviantCharacterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
- discrepantShowing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
- eerieInspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
- eldritchUnearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural.
- errant
- fey
- forby UK, dialectalUncommon; out of the ordinary; extraordinary; superior.
- freakStrange, weird, unexpected.
- freakish
- freakyOdd; bizarre; unusual.
- heteroclite
- hinky informal
- incongruous
- incongruitousSynonym of incongruous.
- irregular
- kooky informal
- nonstandard
- outlandishGreatly different from common experience; bizarre, outrageous, strange.
- out of the ordinaryExtraordinary, unusual, or exceptional, especially for the better.
- outré
- quaint dialectal
- queerStrange, odd, or different; whimsical.
- queer as a clockwork orange UK
- queer as a nine bob note UKSynonym of queer as a clockwork orange.
- queer as a three dollar bill US
- queer as a coot
- rare
- selcouthStrange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.
- seldUnusual; unwonted.
- trippy informalStrange, surreal, similar to the effects of a hallucinogen.
- uncanny
- uncommon
- unconventional
- unearthly
- unexpectedNot expected, anticipated or foreseen.
- unreasonable
- unwonted
- weirdDeviating from the normal; bizarre.
- weirdsomeMarked by weirdness; strange; mysterious.
- yampy UK, dialectalBarmy; mad; daft.
- as queer as Dick's hatband dated
- fremd dialectal, rare
- monstrous obsolete
- queer as Dick's hatband datedVery queer: very unusual or strange.
- uncouth archaicUnfamiliar, strange, foreign.
adjectiveHaving no inverse.
- non-invertible
Opposite of singular
adjectiveBeing only one of a larger population; single, individual.
- generalIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
- catholic
- commonMutual; shared by more than one.
- ecumenical
- generic
- nonsingularNot singular.
- nonspecific
- universal
- unparticularNot particular.
- unsingularNot singular.
- unspecificSynonym of nonspecific (“not specific”).
adjectiveReferring to only one thing or person.
- pluralIn systems of number, not singular or not singular or dual.
adjectiveHaving no inverse.
- invertible
- non-singularNot singular.
Meaning of singular
- adjective Being only one of a larger population; single, individual.
- adjective Being the only one of the kind; unique.
- adjective Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
singular in other languages
Questions about synonyms of singular
- What is another word for singular?
- Singular has 83 synonyms on Word.ws, such as only, particular, specific, unique, concrete, remarkable, proper and unmatched.
- What is the opposite of singular?
- The opposite of singular is general. Other antonyms of singular are common, nonsingular, unsingular and catholic.
- What does singular mean?
- Singular means being only one of a larger population; single, individual.
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