wallflowers

The word “wallflowers” has 3 syllables: wall-flow-ers.

It's pronounced as /ˈwɔːlˌflaʊərz/.


What is synonym and antonym for wallflowers?

In the thesaurus, “wallflowers” has 3 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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


Synonyms for wallflowers

Antonyms for wallflowers

  • extroverts

Meanings of wallflowers

  • noun
    1. Any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus with bright yellow to red flowers.
    2. Gastrolobium grandiflorum, a poisonous bushy shrub, endemic to Australia.
    3. A person who is socially awkward, especially one who does not dance at a party due to shyness.

Example Sentences

  • Wallflowers can often observe social dynamics without being directly involved.
  • She used to be one of the wallflowers at school dances, preferring to watch from the sidelines.
  • At the party, the wallflowers gradually joined in the conversation as they felt more comfortable.
  • The wallflowers in the office rarely speak up during meetings.
  • He noticed a group of wallflowers lingering near the refreshment table, hesitant to join the dance floor.

On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wallflowers, such as: extroverts, introverts, mice, observer.

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