Mary turned red as a peony.
Source: tatoeba (12771325)
Peony
/ˈpiːəni/
Synonyms for "peony" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bloom, flower, flowering plant, ornamental plant, paeonia.
- Sentence evidence is available for peony, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
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 "peony".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "peony"
Keep "peony" 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 "peony" 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 "peony", 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 "peony" 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
5 entriesMore specific
5 entriesanemone bloomdouble bloomherbaceous peonysingle bloomtree peony
Collocations
6 entriespeony bloompeony colorpeony cultivarpeony flowerpeony gardenpeony petals
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriespeony blossompeony cultivarpeony plantpeony shrub
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
The root of the Male Peony fresh gathered has been found by experience to cure the falling-sickness.
Source: wiktionary
There might ye ſee the pioney ſpread vvide, / The full-blovvn roſe, the ſhepherd and his laſs, / Lap-dog and lambkin vvith black ſtaring eyes, / And parrots vvith tvvin cherries in their beak.
Source: wiktionary
'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "peony"?
Closest matches include bloom, flower, flowering plant, ornamental plant, paeonia.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "peony"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.