Mrs. Klein is already in her eighties, but she's still very spry.
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Eighties
Synonyms for "eighties" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
1980s'80s1880s
Strong matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
1980s aesthetics1980s style80sabout eighty
Related words (6)
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: 1980s, '80s, 1880s, 1980s aesthetics, 1980s style.
- Sentence evidence is available for eighties, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary.
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 "eighties".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "eighties"
Keep "eighties" 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 "eighties" 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 "eighties", 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 "eighties" 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
10 entriesearly eightieseighties designeighties fashioneighties musiceighties slanghigh eightieslate eightieslow eightiesmid eightiesoctogenarians
Collocations
9 entries1980s decadeearly eightieseighties aestheticseighties cultureeighties designeighties fashioneighties musiceighties politicslate eighties
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
The invention of the mobile phone took place in the seventies, and it became accessible to all in the eighties and nineties.
Source: tatoeba (875921)
Tom likes to listen to music from the eighties.
Source: tatoeba (1422800)
I listened to the top 10 songs of the eighties.
Source: tatoeba (1801061)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "eighties"?
Closest matches include 1980s, '80s, 1880s, 1980s aesthetics, 1980s style.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "eighties"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.