needful

The word “needful” has 2 syllables: need-ful.

It's pronounced as /ˈniːd.fəl/.


What is synonym and antonym for needful?

In the thesaurus, “needful” has 20 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for needful

Antonyms for needful

  • affluent
  • comfort
  • comfortable
  • extra
  • extravagance
  • fat
  • flush
  • indulgence
  • luxury
  • moneyed
  • monied
  • needless
  • nonessential
  • opulent
  • rich
  • superfluity
  • surplus
  • surplusage
  • unnecessary
  • wealthy
  • well-to-do

Meanings of needful

  • noun
    1. Ready money; wherewithal.
    2. Anything necessary or requisite.
  • adjective
    1. Needed; necessary; mandatory; requisite; indispensible.
    2. Needy; in need.

Example Sentences

  • The charity organization provided the homeless with blankets and warm clothing, offering them the needful in the cold winter months.
  • In times of crisis, it's essential to prioritize the needful actions to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
  • The manager made the needful arrangements to address the concerns raised by the employees about workplace safety.
  • As parents, it's our responsibility to teach our children the needful values and skills to navigate life with integrity and compassion.
  • After the storm, the community came together to do the needful, clearing debris and restoring essential services to affected areas.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needful, such as: affluent, beggared, broke, bucks, cash, coin, comfort.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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lack

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necessitous

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