And the time was pressing, for the new queen was enceinte, and further concealment was not to be thought of.
Source: wiktionary
Enceinte
Synonyms for "enceinte" (19 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(3 words)
boundary walldefensive perimeterdefensive wall
Strong matches (6)
Related words (9)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: big, boundary wall, defensive perimeter, defensive wall, encasing.
- Sentence evidence is available for enceinte, 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 "enceinte".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "enceinte"
Keep "enceinte" 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 "enceinte" 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 "enceinte", 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 "enceinte" 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
9 entriesadult femaleconditiondefensive structureenclosurefemale humanfortificationmilitary architecturephysiological statestate
More specific
10 entriesbastioncity wallcurtain walldefensive enclosurefortress boundarygravidaprimigravidarampartsingleton pregnancytwin pregnancy
Collocations
11 entriescity enceintedefensive enceinteenceinte défensiveenceinte fortifiéeenceinte urbainefemme enceintefemme gravidefortified enceinteinner enceintemedieval enceinteouter enceinte
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
These labours upon Phœnician necropoli are of great importance. [...] M. [Louis Félicien] de Saulcy, one of the first travellers who has thrown light upon these necropoli, devoted himself to a very interesting examination of the tombs of the kings, of the prophets and judges, and upon the immense necropolis that surrounds Jerusalem, like a funeral enceinte.
Source: wiktionary
And so across the bridge and into the enceinte of the massive walls, threading their way towards the quarter where the morgue lay.
Source: wiktionary
S. W. Williams The suburbs are not unfrequently larger than their enceinte.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "enceinte"?
Closest matches include big, boundary wall, defensive perimeter, defensive wall, encasing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "enceinte"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.