We discussed it over dinner with a good bottle of claret.
Source: tatoeba (11583550)
Claret
/ˈklæɹɪt/
Synonyms for "claret" (19 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: blood, bordeaux, bordeaux wine, burgundian, burgundy.
- Sentence evidence is available for claret, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
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 "claret".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "claret"
Keep "claret" 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 "claret" 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 "claret", 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 "claret" 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
12 entriesMore specific
10 entriesCollocations
9 entriesBordeaux wineFrench red wineclaret clothclaret colorclaret hueclaret shadeclaret winedeep claretred wine
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The vesper bell had rung its parting note; the domini were mostly caged in comfortable quarters, discussing the merits of old port; and the merry student had closed his oak, to consecrate the night to friendship, sack, and claret.
Source: wiktionary
CLARET JELLY SANDWICH: Soak one box of gelatine in one cup of cold water, then dissolve in one cup of boiling water, add one cup of sugar and strain. When cold, add the juice of half a lemon, and one cup of claret and set in a cool place. When ready for use, cover thin slices of lightly buttered white bread with the jelly, cover with another slice of buttered bread and cut in strips.
Source: wiktionary
Honey smiled hugely, so that Alex was shown every one of her claret gums.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "claret"?
Closest matches include blood, bordeaux, bordeaux wine, burgundian, burgundy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "claret"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.