In your opinion there is a diabolical agency which makes Dartmoor an unsafe abode for a Baskerville—that is your opinion?
Source: tatoeba (6606490)
Dartmoor
/ˈdɑːtmɔː(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "dartmoor" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Related words (2)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: dartmoorian, geographical, jail, moorland, regional.
- Sentence evidence is available for dartmoor, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from 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 "dartmoor".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "dartmoor"
Keep "dartmoor" 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 "dartmoor" 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 "dartmoor", 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 "dartmoor" 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
11 entriesMore specific
3 entriesDartmoor graniteDartmoor landscapeDartmoor ponies
Collocations
10 entriesDartmoor National ParkDartmoor graniteDartmoor landscapeDartmoor poniesDartmoor weatherDevon uplandsgranite torsmoorland habitatpeat bogswildlife habitats
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
It was evening before we reached the little town of Tavistock, which lies, like the boss of a shield, in the middle of the huge circle of Dartmoor.
Source: tatoeba (6957612)
"My friend and I return to town by the night-express," said Holmes. "We have had a charming little breath of your beautiful Dartmoor air."
Source: tatoeba (6957717)
[…] the Dartmoors are nearly extinct; the Highland pony is still the old hardy animal nature formed; the Shetland pony of the northern Scottish isles is still diminutive, but beautiful.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "dartmoor"?
Closest matches include dartmoorian, geographical, jail, moorland, regional.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "dartmoor"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.