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choirboy Synonyms
Another word for choirboy
Choosing another word for choirboy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A boy who sings in a choir, especially in a church or cathedral.
Usage Example
"The young chorister practiced his solo for the upcoming holiday service."
Strong
chorister
• noun (Context 2)
A man or boy regarded as unusually innocent, naive, virtuous, or law-abiding (often used in negative constructions).
Usage Example
"He admitted that he was no altar boy in his youth, having gotten into plenty of trouble."
Strong
altar boy
angel
innocent
saint
goody-goody
Opposites of choirboy
The opposite of choirboy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
scoundrel
troublemaker
delinquent
rogue
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Choirboy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/choirboy