Synonyms for relic
Definitions
- n. 1
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
- n. 2
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
Related words
- Word family
- relinquish reliquary
Forms
- Plural
- relics → remnants, vestiges, rests, residues…
Example sentences
- remains The result of his action still remains to be seen.
- residue Rinse the cutting board to remove all soap residue.
- remnant The statue stood as a remnant of a defunct civilization.
- vestige This mousepad is a vestige of a bygone era.
- token Take this ring as a token of my love and fidelity.
- souvenir Tom has a souvenir magnet of Boston on his fridge.
By length
- 4 letters
- rest1
- 5 letters
- token2
- 7 letters
- remains2, residue3, remnant2, vestige2, halidom
- 8 letters
- memorial4, souvenir3, keepsake2, remanent
- 9 letters
- remainder3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (token2 = 2 syllables).