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arabesque Synonyms

Another word for arabesque

Choosing another word for arabesque depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An ornamental design consisting of intricately intertwined flowing lines, scrolling foliage, or geometric patterns, originally characteristic of Islamic and Moorish decorative art.

Usage Example

"The palace walls were adorned with gilded stucco arabesques and calligraphic friezes."

Strong
scrollwork
tracery
filigree

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, executed in, or resembling the intricate, flowing style of an arabesque pattern.

Usage Example

"The ancient courtyard featured arched doorways framed by delicate ornate carvings."

Strong
ornate
filigreed
intricate
scrolling

Opposites of arabesque

The opposite of arabesque shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unadorned
plain
austere
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• Nearby Words

aqueous
aquilegia
ara
arabesque
arabic
arabica
arabis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arabesque. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arabesque
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