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daylights Synonyms

Another word for daylights

Choosing another word for daylights 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)

A person's wits, senses, or vital faculties, used informally in idioms to denote extreme fright, shock, or physical force.

Usage Example

"The sudden clap of thunder right above the cabin scared the living wits out of everyone."

Strong
wits
bejesus
senses

• noun (Context 2)

A person's eyes (dated or historical slang).

Usage Example

"In the old novel, the boxer threatened to darken his opponent's eyes."

Strongest
eyes
peepers

• Nearby Words

daydreamer
dayglo
daylight
daylights
daylit
daylong
daypack

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