The peacock has a truly gorgeous tail.
Source: tatoeba (63044)
Peacock
/ˈpikɑk/
Synonyms for "peacock" (162 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (33)
antigoriteattitudinizeavifaunababy birdbillybilly goatbirdbird of jovebird of junobird of minervabird of nightbird of passagebird of preybirdiebirdlifebirdyboarbubbly-jockbuckbull
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Strong matches (48)
Related words (81)
nestlingocelotopalophiteoscine birdowlpasserine birdpatchwork quiltpeafowlpeahenperching birdpigeonpontificateposepose for effectpostureprancerainbowramratite
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roostersea birdseed-eating birdserpentineserpentine marbleshore birdshot silksongbirdspectrumsquabstagstalkstallionsteerstorm petrelstormy petrelstotstrike a posestrike an attitudestrutstrutterstudstudhorseswaggerswaggererswanswankswankerswashswashbuckleswashbucklerswasherswelltomtom turkeytomcattop cowtop horsetortoise shelltupturkey gobblerturkey-cockvariegationwading birdwarblerwater birdwaterfowlwetherwildfowlzebra
Noun(10 words)
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: antigorite, attitudinize, avifauna, baby bird, billy.
- Sentence evidence is available for peacock, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
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 "peacock".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "peacock"
Keep "peacock" 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 "peacock" 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 "peacock", 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 "peacock" 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
14 entriesactionappearancebehaviorbirdbird of Junobrush-footed butterflydisplayfour-footed butterflyhumannymphalidnymphalid butterflyornamentationpeafowlperson
More specific
12 entriesPavo cristatusPavo muticusbraggartdandyfashion plateflauntgreen peafowliridescentparadepeacock-bluepeacock-greenstrut
Collocations
14 entrieseye spotspeacock behaviorpeacock bluepeacock colorpeacock displaypeacock featherpeacock greenpeacock patternpeacock plumagepeacock plumepeacock posturepeacock swaggerpeacock tailpeacock train
Inflections
6 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
The peacock has fair feathers but foul feet.
Source: tatoeba (63045)
The male peacock has colorful tail feathers.
Source: tatoeba (324566)
The peacock (Inachis io) is a beautiful and easily recognizable butterfly.
Source: tatoeba (1049193)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "peacock"?
Closest matches include antigorite, attitudinize, avifauna, baby bird, billy.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "peacock"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.