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buttercup Synonyms

Another word for buttercup

Choosing another word for buttercup depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A herbaceous plant of the genus Ranunculus, typically found in temperate regions and characterized by glossy, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Usage Example

"The children sat in the meadow, holding a bright yellow crowfoot under their chins to see if it would reflect the light."

Strongest
crowfoot
Strong
kingcup

• noun (Context 2)

An affectionate term of endearment, typically used to address a child, a sweetheart, or a loved one.

Usage Example

"Time to go to sleep, my little sweetheart."

Strongest
sweetheart
darling
honey
sweetie
Strong
dear
cupcake
pumpkin
angel
precious
dearest

• Nearby Words

butterball
butterbean
buttercream
buttercup
butterfat
butterfingered
butterfingers

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