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doll Synonyms
Another word for doll
Choosing another word for doll depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small model of a human figure, typically used as a child's toy.
Usage Example
"The little girl carefully combed the hair of her favorite porcelain dolly."
Strongest
dolly
Strong
poppet
action figure
Weak
puppet
marionette
• noun (Context 2)
An attractive, endearing, or remarkably helpful person.
Usage Example
"Could you be an absolute sweetheart and fetch me a glass of water?"
Strongest
sweetheart
darling
angel
Strong
gem
peach
treasure
lamb
honey
• verb (Context 3)
To dress elegantly or extravagantly, often with heavy makeup (typically used with 'up').
Usage Example
"She spent the entire afternoon dolling herself up for the charity gala."
Strongest
dress up
gussy up
Strong
spruce up
tart up
deck out
smart up
primp
preen
• noun (Context 4)
A pill, especially a barbiturate or amphetamine.
Usage Example
"The mid-century novel depicted characters relying heavily on dolls to cope with the pressures of stardom."
Strong
pill
tablet
capsule
upper
downer
Opposites of doll
The opposite of doll shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dress down
monster
brute
jerk
ogre
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doll. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doll