nawabs

The word “nawabs” has 2 syllables: na-wabs

It's pronounced as /ˈnɑwɑbz/

What is synonym and antonym for nawabs?

In the thesaurus, “nawabs” has 45 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nawabs along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nawabs

VIPs
barons
big boys
big cheeses
big guns
big leaguers
big shots
big wheels
big-timers
bigfeet
bigfoots
biggies
bigs
bigwigs
czars
fat cats
heavies
heavy hitters
heavyweights
high-muck-a-mucks
high-muckety-mucks
honchos
kahunas
kingfish
kingpins
kings
lions
magnates
major leaguers
moguls
muck-a-mucks
muckety-mucks
mucky-mucks
nabobs
nibs
nobs
poo-bahs
pooh-bahs
princes
princesses
queens
tsars
tycoons
tzars
wheels

Antonyms for nawabs

inferiors
lightweights
mediocrities
nobodies
nonentities
obscurities
shrimp
shrimps
subordinates
twerps
underlings
whippersnappers
zeroes
zeros
zilches

Meanings of nawabs

noun
1. A Muslim official in South Asia acting as a provincial deputy ruler under the Mughal empire; a local governor.
2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Polyura.

Example Sentences

The nawabs of Lucknow were known for their extravagant lifestyles.
During the Mughal period, nawabs were appointed to govern various regions of the empire.
The nawabs held court in magnificent palaces, surrounded by opulence and luxury.
Many tales and legends are told about the valor and generosity of the nawabs.
The decline of the Mughal Empire led to the rise of independent nawabs in different parts of India.

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