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dragonfly Synonyms
Another word for dragonfly
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• noun (Context 1)
A fast-flying, predatory insect belonging to the suborder Anisoptera, commonly found near freshwater habitats worldwide, and characterized by an elongated body, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings that remain spread horizontally when resting.
Usage Example
"As we walked along the edge of the pond, a vibrant blue odonate hovered gracefully above the water's surface before darting after a mosquito."
Strong
odonate
Weak
skimmer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dragonfly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dragonfly