Synonyms of valid
29 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for valid is true. Other synonyms of valid are acceptable, rightful, legitimate, permissible and apt. The opposite of valid is invalid.
Synonyms and similar words for valid
adjectiveWell-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
- arguable
- groundlyFirmly grounded; solid; of education: complete, thorough, well-grounded.
- proper
- warrantable
adjectiveAcceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
- legitLegitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
- legitimateConforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
adjectiveRelated to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
- applicableSuitable for application; relevant.
- germaneRelated to a topic of discussion or consideration.
- appositeStrikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.
- aptSuitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
- ad remPertinent; relevant.
- well-placed
- felicitous
- in pointAppropriate, relevant, pertinent.
- material
- on point
- on-topicRelated to the matter under discussion.
- pertinentImportant with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
- relevant
- salientWorthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
- to the point
adjectiveMore synonyms
- acceptableCapable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing to a receiver.
- allowablePermissible; tolerable; legitimate.
- licitUnforbidden; permitted.
- permissiblePermitted.
- rightfulBy right; by law.
- rulableAccording to rule; allowable.
- trueConforming to a rule or pattern; exact; accurate.
- leveful obsoleteAllowable; permissible; lawful.
Opposite of valid
adjectiveMore antonyms
- invalidNot valid; not true, correct, acceptable, or appropriate.
- nonvalidNot valid.
- disallowed
- illegitimateNot conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards.
- illicit
- nonstandard
- null
- null and voidInvalid, cancelled, unenforceable.
- unvalidNot valid; invalid.
- void
- nude archaicNot valid; void.
Meaning of valid
- adjective Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
- adjective Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.
- adjective Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
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Questions about synonyms of valid
- What is another word for valid?
- Valid has 29 synonyms on Word.ws, such as true, acceptable, rightful, legitimate, permissible, apt, licit and pertinent.
- What is the opposite of valid?
- The opposite of valid is invalid. Other antonyms of valid are illegitimate.
- What does valid mean?
- Valid means well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: valid (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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