Diogenes would frequently praise those who were about to marry, and yet did not marry.
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Diogenes
/daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/
Synonyms for "diogenes" (19 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: anchorite, ascetic, cynic, hermit, homebody.
- Sentence evidence is available for diogenes, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "diogenes".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "diogenes"
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If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
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5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesCynic philosopherDiogenes of SinopeDiogenes syndromeancient Cynicismascetic lifestyleself neglect
Derivations
1 entriesTranslations
21 translations across 17 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- Διογένης name (Ancient Greek name)
Armenian
1 entries- Դիոգենես name (Ancient Greek name)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 第欧根尼 name (Ancient Greek name)
Esperanto
1 entries- Diogeno name (Ancient Greek name)
French
1 entries- Diogène name (Ancient Greek name)
German
1 entries- Diogenes name (Ancient Greek name)
Greek
1 entries- Διογένης name (Ancient Greek name)
Hungarian
1 entries- Diogenész name (Ancient Greek name)
Italian
1 entries- Diogene name (Ancient Greek name)
Korean
1 entries- 디오게네스 name (Ancient Greek name)
Latin
1 entries- Diogenes name (Ancient Greek name)
Old Armenian
1 entries- Դիոգինէս name (Ancient Greek name)
Persian
4 entries- دیوجاس name (Ancient Greek name)
- دیوجانس name (Ancient Greek name)
- دیوجانوس name (Ancient Greek name)
- دیوژن name (Ancient Greek name)
Polish
1 entries- Diogenes name (Ancient Greek name)
Portuguese
1 entries- Diógenes name (Ancient Greek name)
Russian
1 entries- Диоге́н name (Ancient Greek name)
Turkish
1 entries- Diyojen name (Ancient Greek name)
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
"Bury me on my face," said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, "Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down."
Source: tatoeba (907428)
Plato having defined man to be a two-legged animal without feathers, Diogenes plucked a cock and brought it into the Academy, and said, "This is Plato’s man." On which account this addition was made to the definition,—"With broad flat nails."
Source: tatoeba (907430)
A man once asked Diogenes what was the proper time for supper, and he made answer, "If you are a rich man, whenever you please; and if you are a poor man, whenever you can."
Source: tatoeba (907431)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "diogenes"?
Closest matches include anchorite, ascetic, cynic, hermit, homebody.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "diogenes"?
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