The blue glitter of Mr Kelly's eyes in the uttermost depths of their orbits became fixed, then veiled by the classical pythonic glaze.
Source: wiktionary
Pythonic
/paɪˈθɒnɪk/
Synonyms for "pythonic" (2 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (1)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (1)
Noun(1 words)
python code
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: large, python code.
- Sentence evidence is available for pythonic, 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 "pythonic".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "pythonic"
Keep "pythonic" 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 "pythonic" 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 "pythonic", 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 "pythonic" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
8 total sentences available.
And if it be his [Andreas Schott's] Opinion there vvas no ſuch Thing as a Pythonick Spirit, I vviſh he vvould read the Anſvver Father [Jean-François] Baltus has vvrit to Mr. [Bernard Le Bovier de] Fontenelle’s Book of Oracles, […]
Source: wiktionary
[Verse 10] Neither let there be found among you any one that ſhall expiate his ſon or daughter, making them to paſs through the fire: or that conſulteth ſoothſayers, or obſerveth dreams and omens, neither let there be any wizard, / [Verse 11] Nor charmer, nor any one that conſulteth pythonick ſpirits, or fortune-tellers or that ſeeketh the truth from the dead.
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[T]he ſpirit from ſimilar affection favours the thoughts or principles of the man, […] The Pythonic ſpirits of old vvere ſuch, as alſo the Magi in Egypt and Babel, vvho vvere called vviſe men, on account of their talking vvith ſpirits, and plainly feeling their operation upon them.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "pythonic"?
Closest matches include large, python code.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "pythonic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.