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fistful Synonyms

Another word for fistful

Choosing another word for fistful 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 something that can be held in a clenched hand; a large handful.

Usage Example

"The vendor reached into the wooden barrel and pulled out a generous handful of roasted almonds."

Strongest
handful
Weak
grasp

• noun (Context 2)

A considerable or substantial number or quantity of something (especially money or awards).

Usage Example

"The independent documentary walked away from the festival with a slew of prestigious awards."

Strong
slew
bunch
wad

Opposites of fistful

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

pittance
smattering
See all opposites of fistful

• Nearby Words

fissure
fist
fistfight
fistful
fisticuff
fisticuffs
fisting

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