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beau Antonyms

Opposite of beau

Pinning down the opposite of beau requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A rich, fashionable young man who is overly concerned with his clothes and personal appearance; a dandy.

Usage Example

"In eighteenth-century London, the young sloven spent hours each morning having his wig powdered and his waistcoat tailored."

Strong
sloven
slob

Similar words to beau

Words similar to beau shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

dandy
boyfriend
suitor
fop
sweetheart
admirer
clothes horse
swain
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• Nearby Words

beatification
beating
beatnik
beau
beaucoup
beaut
beauteous

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Beau. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/beau
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