wallflower
The word “wallflower” has 3 syllables: wall-flow-er.
It's pronounced as /ˈwɔːlˌflaʊər/.
What is synonym and antonym for wallflower?
In the thesaurus, “wallflower” has 3 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wallflower along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wallflower
- introvert
- mouse
- observer
Antonyms for wallflower
- extrovert
Meanings of wallflower
- noun
- Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
- Gastrolobium grandiflorum, a poisonous bushy shrub, endemic to Australia.
- A person who is socially awkward, especially one who does not dance at a party due to shyness.
- verb
- To stand shyly apart from a dance, waiting to be asked to join in.
Example Sentences
- She used to be a wallflower at parties, but now she enjoys socializing more.
- The wallflower quietly observed the dance floor from the sidelines.
- He felt like a wallflower in the midst of the lively conversation.
- Don't underestimate her, she may seem like a wallflower, but she's quite assertive in meetings.
- The shy student blossomed from a wallflower into a confident public speaker.
On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wallflower, such as: extrovert, introvert, mouse, observer.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.