marbles Synonyms
Another word for marbles
• noun (Context 1)
Small, hard spheres typically made of colored glass, clay, agate, or steel, used as toys in various children's games.
"The boy kept a velvet pouch full of colorful glass aggies in his coat pocket."
• noun (Context 2)
A traditional game in which players roll or flick small spherical balls inside a marked circle to strike opponents' balls out of bounds.
"During recess, the children drew a circle in the dirt to play a competitive game of ringer."
• noun (Context 3)
One's mental faculties, sanity, or common sense (used almost exclusively in informal expressions such as 'to lose one's marbles').
"After working thirty-six hours without sleep, he felt as though he were starting to lose his wits."
• noun (Context 4)
A collection of sculptures, carvings, or architectural fragments made of marble.
"The museum's classical wing houses famous ancient Greek sculptures acquired in the nineteenth century."
• verb (Context 5)
To stain, streak, or pattern a surface (such as paper, fabric, or cake batter) so that it resembles the veined appearance of marble.
"The bookbinder carefully mottles the endpapers using floating pigments in a shallow tray."
Opposites of marbles
The opposite of marbles shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: