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FURBELOWS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word furbelows. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word furbelows. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FURBELOWS

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adornment
nounn
noun

• a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

• the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting

finery
nounn
noun

• elaborate or showy attire and accessories

trim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

trimming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of adding decoration

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

decorations
nounn
noun

• something used to beautify

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

frills
nounn
noun

• (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

• an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• ornamental objects of no great value

ruffles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

flounce
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions

verb

• walk emphatically

frill
nounn
noun

• (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

• an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• ornamental objects of no great value

ruffle
verbv
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

Best Hypernyms For FURBELOWS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for furbelows, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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adornment trimmings adornments decorations embellishments frills ornaments

Alternatives for ADORNMENT

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