Tom was a golem.
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Golem
/ˈɡəʊ.ləm/
Synonyms for "golem" (32 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (9)
Related words (16)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: automaton, ament, artificial agent, artificial being, automaton.
- Sentence evidence is available for golem, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby.
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 "golem".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "golem"
Keep "golem" 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 "golem" 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 "golem", 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 "golem" 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
8 entriesanimated beingartificial constructfolklore termmechanismmythical beingmythical creaturemythological labelsynthetic system
More specific
8 entriesCollocations
5 entriesPrague golemclay golemgolem legendiron golemstone golem
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesTranslations
32 translations across 29 languages.
Afrikaans
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
Azerbaijani
1 entries- qolem noun (creature)
Bulgarian
1 entries- голем noun (creature)
Catalan
1 entries- gòlem noun (creature)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 魔像 noun (creature)
Czech
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
Esperanto
1 entries- golemo noun (creature)
Finnish
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
French
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
German
1 entries- Golem noun (creature)
Hebrew
1 entries- גולם noun (creature)
Hungarian
1 entries- gólem noun (creature)
Irish
1 entries- gólam noun (creature)
Italian
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
Japanese
1 entries- ゴーレム noun (creature)
Kalmyk
1 entries- голем noun (creature)
Korean
1 entries- 골렘 noun (creature)
Lithuanian
1 entries- golemas noun (creature)
Macedonian
1 entries- го́лем noun (creature)
Marathi
1 entries- गोलेम noun (creature)
Polish
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
Portuguese
1 entries- golem noun (creature)
Russian
1 entries- го́лем noun (creature)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- gòlem noun (creature)
- го̀лем noun (creature)
Silesian
1 entries- golym noun (creature)
Spanish
2 entries- golem noun (creature)
- gólem noun (creature)
Thai
1 entries- โกเลม noun (creature)
Ukrainian
2 entries- го́лем noun (creature)
- голе́м noun (creature)
Yiddish
1 entries- גולם noun (creature)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Isaac, get the golem.
Source: tatoeba (10296295)
The town is protected by a golem.
Source: tatoeba (11014574)
The city is protected by a golem.
Source: tatoeba (11023776)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "golem"?
Closest matches include automaton, ament, artificial agent, artificial being, automaton.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "golem"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.