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dowry Synonyms

Another word for dowry

Choosing another word for dowry 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)

An amount of property, money, or goods brought by a bride to her husband or his family upon their marriage.

Usage Example

"Historically, a substantial marriage portion was often used to secure an advantageous marriage alliance between noble families."

Strongest
marriage portion
dot
Strong
tocher
Weak
trousseau

• noun (Context 2)

A natural talent, gift, or quality with which someone or something is endowed by nature.

Usage Example

"She possessed a rich endowment of intellect and determination that served her well throughout her academic career."

Strongest
endowment
Strong
gift
patrimony
birthright

Opposites of dowry

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

bride price
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• Nearby Words

downwind
downy
downy snake
dowry
dowse
dowsing
dox

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