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columbine Synonyms

Another word for columbine

Choosing another word for columbine 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)

Any of various plants of the buttercup family in the genus Aquilegia, native to the Northern Hemisphere, known for their distinctive, bell-shaped flowers with backward-projecting spurs.

Usage Example

"She planted a row of blue and white columbines to attract hummingbirds to her garden."

Strongest
aquilegia
granny's bonnet

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, relating to, or resembling a dove; exceptionally gentle or peaceful.

Usage Example

"The poet described her gentle, dovelike nature as a stark contrast to the aggressive courtiers around her."

Strongest
dovelike
Strong
gentle
peaceful
peaceable
meek
Weak
mild

Opposites of columbine

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

hawkish
fierce
aggressive
bellicose
pugnacious
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• Nearby Words

coltish
columbia
columbian
columbine
columbus
column
columnea

Cite this Entry

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