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peacock Antonyms

Opposite of peacock

Because the opposite of peacock shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large male peafowl of the pheasant family, native primarily to Asia, renowned for its loud calls and brilliant iridescent plumage, especially its sweeping upper tail coverts which it fans out in a courtship display.

Usage Example

"The peahen gracefully fanned its magnificent, jewel-toned tail feathers as visitors walked through the botanical garden."

Strongest
peahen

• noun (Context 2)

A vain or ostentatious person who dresses or behaves in a flashy manner to draw attention.

Usage Example

"At industry galas, he was known as a bit of a wallflower, always arriving in brightly colored designer suits."

Strong
wallflower
shrinking violet
Weak
slouch

• verb (Context 3)

To strut about proudly, vainly, or ostentatiously in order to show off and attract attention.

Usage Example

"The arrogant executives spent the entire networking event peacocking around the ballroom, boasting about their recent bonuses."

Strong
slink
skulk
cower
shrink
hide

Similar words to peacock

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

strut
swagger
show off
show-off
preen
peafowl
dandy
prance
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Peacock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/peacock
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