samaritan

The word “samaritan” has 4 syllables: sa-ma-ri-tan.

It's pronounced as /səˈmær.ɪ.tən/.


What is synonym and antonym for samaritan?

In the thesaurus, “samaritan” has 10 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for samaritan

  • altruistic
  • benevolent
  • compassionate
  • good-hearted
  • humanitarian
  • kind
  • kindly
  • magnanimous
  • philanthropic
  • sympathetic

Antonyms for samaritan

  • cheap
  • close
  • costive
  • frugal
  • mean
  • miserly
  • niggardly
  • parsimonious
  • penurious
  • petty
  • selfish
  • small
  • stingy
  • thrifty
  • tight
  • tightfisted
  • uncharitable
  • ungenerous

Meanings of samaritan

  • noun
    1. A Good Samaritan.

Example Sentences

  • The kind Samaritan stopped to help the stranded motorist change a flat tire.
  • She felt grateful for the anonymous Samaritan who returned her lost wallet.
  • The local community hailed the brave Samaritan who rescued a drowning child from the river.
  • The homeless man expressed his gratitude to the generous Samaritan who offered him a warm meal.
  • In the parable, Jesus illustrates the importance of being a good Samaritan by helping a stranger in need.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to samaritan, such as: altruistic, benevolent, cheap, close, compassionate, costive, frugal.

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