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doltish Antonyms

Opposite of doltish

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

Having or showing a lack of intelligence, common sense, or mental quickness; characteristic of a stupid or slow-witted person.

Usage Example

"The playwright mocked the nobleman by giving his character a series of clumsy, intelligent blunders on stage."

Strongest
intelligent
clever
sharp-witted
astute
Strong
shrewd
brilliant
bright
wise

Similar words to doltish

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

obtuse
dull-witted
dim-witted
stupid
slow-witted
foolish
dense
witless
See all synonyms of doltish

• Nearby Words

doll
dollhouse
dolt
doltish
domain
dome
domed

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