dragon Synonyms
Another word for dragon
• noun (Context 1)
A legendary, giant reptilian creature found in the folklore of many cultures, typically depicted in Western tradition as a winged, fire-breathing monster with scales and claws, and in East Asian tradition as a wingless, serpentine symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune.
"Ancient tapestries in the castle hall depicted a fierce wyrm guarding a hoard of gold."
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various Old World lizards, especially tree-dwelling gliding lizards of the genus Draco native to tropical Asia that possess extensible rib-supported skin flaps, or large terrestrial monitor lizards and agamids such as the Komodo dragon and bearded dragon.
"The wildlife documentary filmed a flying flying dragon gliding effortlessly between tall rainforest trees in Borneo."
• noun (Context 3)
A fierce, intimidating, or domineering person, especially a strict or formidable woman.
"The head librarian had a reputation for being a bit of a battle-axe whenever students talked too loudly."
Opposites of dragon
The opposite of dragon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: