Weeds and flowers spring from its massy arches and its circling seats, and vines hang their fringes from its lofty walls.
Source: tatoeba (7049403)
Massy
/ˈmæsi/
Synonyms for "massy" (53 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (16)
Related words (26)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: astronomic, astronomical, awesome, awkward, boundless.
- Sentence evidence is available for massy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from 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 "massy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "massy"
Keep "massy" 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 "massy" 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 "massy", 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 "massy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Their plumed helmes are wrought with beaten golde, / Their ſwords enameld, and about their neckes / Hangs maſſie chaines of golde downe to the waſte, / In euery part exceding braue and rich.
Source: wiktionary
Eevning approachd / (For we have alſo our Eevning and our Morn, / We ours for change delectable, not need) / Forthwith from dance to ſweet repaſt they turn / Deſirous, all in Circles as they ſtood, / Tables are ſet, and on a ſudden pil'd / With Angels Food, and rubied Nectar flows: / In Pearl, in Diamond, and maſſie Gold, / Fruit of delicious Vines, the growth of Heav'n.
Source: wiktionary
This utter'd, ſtraining all his nerves he bow'd, / As with the force of winds and waters pent, / When Mountains tremble, thoſe two maſſie Pillars / With horrible convulſion to and fro, / He tugg'd, he ſhook, till down they came and drew / The whole roof after them, […]
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "massy"?
Closest matches include astronomic, astronomical, awesome, awkward, boundless.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "massy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.