QUILT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word quilt. (close relations)
Definition of QUILT
Best Alternative Words for QUILT
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bedspread | nounn | |||||||
noun • decorative cover for a bed | ||||||||
blanket | nounn | |||||||
noun • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • anything that covers • a layer of lead surrounding the highly reactive core of a nuclear reactor adjective satellite • broad in scope or content verb • cover as if with a blanket • form a blanket-like cover (over) | ||||||||
counterpane | nounn | |||||||
noun • decorative cover for a bed | ||||||||
coverlet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decorative bedspread (usually quilted) | ||||||||
duvet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider | ||||||||
eiderdown | nounn | |||||||
noun • a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider • down of the eider duck | ||||||||
comfort | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain • a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment • the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction • a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state • satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal verb • give moral or emotional strength to • lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate | ||||||||
comforter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune • a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • device used for an infant to suck or bite on | ||||||||
puff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a light inflated pastry or puff shell • exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) • bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together • a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin • thick cushion used as a seat • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth adjective satellite • gathered for protruding fullness verb • smoke and exhale strongly • suck in or take (air) • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • make proud or conceited • praise extravagantly • speak in a blustering or scornful manner • to swell or cause to enlarge • blow hard and loudly |