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lilac Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A widely cultivated Eurasian shrub or small tree of the olive family, bearing large clusters of fragrant, typically pale purple or white flowers in spring.
Usage Example
"She planted a syringa in the garden so its sweet fragrance would drift through the open window every spring."
Strongest
syringa
Weak
shrub
• noun (Context 2)
A pale pinkish-purple color resembling the most common hue of lilac flowers.
Usage Example
"The bedroom was painted in a soft lavender that gave the space a calming atmosphere."
Strong
lavender
mauve
Weak
purple
violet
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lilac. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lilac