Upon his return he found her weaving a chaplet of violets.
Source: tatoeba (6213122)
Chaplet
/ˈt͡ʃæplət/
Synonyms for "chaplet" (171 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (35)
Strong matches (51)
Related words (85)
halohelmetholy grailhosticonimpetrationintercessioninvocationjewelkyrie eleisonlabellassolaurelslionlitanylocketlooplozengematzomeditation
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menorahmetalmottonecklacenoosenose ringnosegayororbitordinaryorisonpalepalmpaternosterpaxpetitionphylacterypinposypotprayerprecious stonequarterquarteringradiusrelicrhinestoneringrondelleroodroseroundroundelsablesacramentalsaucerscutcheonshieldshofarsphinctersprayspread eaglesprinklerstickpinstonestringsuitsukkahsupplicationtabernaclethanksthanksgivingtiaratincturetorquetrophyunicornvicious circlevotive candlewampumwheelwristband
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: garland, wreath, achievement, agnus dei, angelus.
- Sentence evidence is available for chaplet, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "chaplet".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "chaplet"
Keep "chaplet" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "chaplet" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "chaplet", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "chaplet" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
5 entriesflower chapletivy chapletlaurel chapletprayer chainrosary beads
Collocations
6 entriesbead chapletchaplet of beadsflower chapletlaurel chapletprayer chapletrosary chaplet
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
3 translations across 3 languages.
French
1 entries- chapelet noun (set of repetitive prayers)
Italian
1 entries- corona noun (set of repetitive prayers)
Portuguese
1 entries- coroa noun (set of repetitive prayers)
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
Chloe placed the chaplet she had made upon his brow and kissed his hair, which to her mind had a sweeter perfume even than the violets.
Source: tatoeba (6213124)
He wore a plain white tunic and purple-trimmed cloak; the only sign of kingship was the golden chaplet on his head and the signet ring on one finger.
Source: tatoeba (11686623)
Down the long street she passed, with her chaplet of beads and her missal,[…]
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "chaplet"?
Closest matches include garland, wreath, achievement, agnus dei, angelus.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "chaplet"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.