Synonyms for gnome
Definitions
- n. 1
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
- n. 2
An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
- n. 3
One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
Related words
- Word family
- gnomelike gnomess gnomette gnomish gnomide
- Phrases
- garden gnome lawn gnome gnome owl gnome plant
Forms
- Plural
- gnomes → saws, sayings, proverbs, maxims…
Example sentences
- goblin You're dressed up all nice and I'm a goblin today.
By length
- 3 letters
- saw1, elf1
- 5 letters
- dwarf1, maxim2, pixie2, adage2
- 6 letters
- saying2, goblin2, truism3
- 7 letters
- proverb2
- 8 letters
- aphorism4, apothegm, paroemia
- 10 letters
- apophthegm
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maxim2 = 2 syllables).