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jester Synonyms

Another word for jester

Choosing another word for jester depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A professional entertainer or fool in a medieval or Renaissance royal court, typically dressed in a motley costume with a cap and bells, employed to amuse the monarch and nobility with jokes, songs, and acrobatics.

Usage Example

"In Shakespearean drama, the court fool often speaks the deepest truths under the guise of foolishness."

Strongest
fool
Strong
buffoon
harlequin
clown
merry-andrew

• noun (Context 2)

A person who habitually tells jokes, plays pranks, or acts in a playful, humorous manner.

Usage Example

"As the resident joker of the office, he always knew how to lighten the mood during stressful meetings."

Strongest
joker
Strong
comedian
prankster
humorist
wag

Opposites of jester

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

killjoy
spoilsport
See all opposites of jester

• Nearby Words

jerusalem artichoke
jesse
jest
jester
jestingly
jesuit
jesus

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